Tsilhqot'in Decision Impacts Considered

  

 

 

One of most of the most important Supreme Court of Canada decisions in the  history of British Columbia was the focus of a plenary policy session on Tuesday.  Read More 

Practical Solutions to Advance Rural Development

  

The province today announced the creation of a Rural Advisory Council to provide input to government policy decisions to support rural communities. The announcement, complemented by the release of a provincial government report in support of rural development, achieves one of the action plan recommendations of the Rural BC Project Working Group.  Read More  

Delegates Consider Attracting and Retaining Foreign Investment

  

Panelists at the Mid-Sized Communities Forum highlighted the reality of BC's future skill shortage, resulting from an aging and retiring population.  Read More

2015 Age-friendly Funding Announced

  

The Ministry of Health today announced a further $500,000 in funding for a 2015 round of the Age-friendly funding program, available through the UBCM. Local governments are invited to apply for up to $20,000 to help them prepare for an aging population.  Read More 

Standing Committee on health looking for feedback

  

Following a Monday pre-conference session on rural and remote health, the Select Standing Committee on Health is seeking written submissions on how to ensure the quality and sustainability of the BC health care system.  Read More

September 23, 2014
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