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Niki Sharma @nikisharma.bsky.social · 1d

For too long, vape & e-cigarette manufacturers have used deceptive marketing to maximize profits at the expense of people’s health. Today’s announcement on our first-of-its-kind legislation will make it possible for us to take legal action against bad-faith actors to recover public health costs.

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Bowinn Ma @bowinnma.bsky.social · 2d

👷‍♂️🏗👷‍♀️ Prompt pay legislation has landed in BC! Prompt pay legislation helps ensure that the work done to build a project is respected. At its foundation, this is about fairness for the construction industry — an industry that has built our province & powered our economy.

news.gov.bc.ca/32867

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Garry Begg @garrybeggbc.bsky.social · 1d

This new legislation will support families across the province, and provide consistency for kids who will receive education and child care in the same space.

David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · 2d

Most parents don’t work 9-3 and may end up scrambling to pick up their kids after school.

We’ve introduced legislation that, if passed, would allow school districts to offer seamless child care before and after school, on school grounds.

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Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner.bsky.social · 10d

BIG DAY for Surrey students: the first provincially funded student housing is coming to Kwantlen Polytechnic University! Over 350 beds and a 161-seat dining hall will give students safe, affordable housing with more time to focus on their studies and less on their commute. @garrybeggbc.bsky.social

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · 9d

Today, we remember the children who never returned home from residential school. We stand with the survivors of these depraved institutions and the survivors of the intergenerational trauma that started within their walls.

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Garry Begg @garrybeggbc.bsky.social · 10d

Great to visit Surrey Memorial Hospital today & view the progress on key upgrades coming to #Surrey to improve patient care.

Construction is in progress on a new renal facility that will add 21 beds. Thank you @fraserhealth.ca
for your continued commitment to strengthen services.

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Bowinn Ma @bowinnma.bsky.social · 20d

👀 Earlier this month David Eby announced 1000 new seats at Clayton Heights Secondary in #Surrey!

It will include:
🔬enhanced science & tech spaces
💃 a new dance studio
⛹️‍♀️ modern gymnasium
🎨 upgraded art facilities
🏫 a new Indigenous learning space

news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025INF0037-000826

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Adrian Dix @adriandix.bsky.social · Jul 16

Every British Columbian who needs a heat pump should be able to access one:
✅ Reduced energy use
✅ Lower energy bills
✅ Improved comfort

Today’s announcement means more people - including renters - will now benefit from a heat pump this summer.

👉 news.gov.bc.ca/32578

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Christine Boyle @christineboyle.bsky.social · Jul 16

I’m honoured to have co-chaired the annual Maa-nulth – BC G2G Agreement Leadership Forum with Chief Councillor John Jack of Huu-ay-aht First Nations. In its 7th year of implementation, we signed an Amended G2G Agreement that supports the relationship as governments and treaty partners. (1/3)

Minister Boyle and Maa-nulth Treaty Nation leaders signing the amended G2G Agreement.

BC Ministers and Maa-nulth Treaty Nations leadership pictured following the signing of the amended G2G Agreement.

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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · Jul 8

As rents and new home prices come down across B.C. we are working on reducing costs so we can continue to see new housing supply.

Last week we announced deferral of Development Cost Charges for new homes.

This week B.C. Hydro stepping up to lower costs and expedite new connections.🙌🏾

Adrian Dix @adriandix.bsky.social · Jul 8

We've lowered the cost and sped up the timeline for new homes and businesses connecting to BC Hydro. 🔌

A simple connection to a new single-family home has dropped by more than 90% - from over $800 to now be as low as $64. 🏡

👉 news.gov.bc.ca/32550 @ravikahlon.bsky.social @udibc.bsky.social

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Jodie Wickens @jodiewickens.bsky.social · Jul 4

Hopeful parents can now apply for up to $19,000 to help cover the cost of a single IVF cycle, so more families have the chance at parenthood.

Funding will be income tested, so the people who need the most help will get it.

Learn more here: StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/HealthCare

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Jessie Sunner @jessieksunner.bsky.social · Jul 4

Hate has absolutely no place in B.C.

Our government is taking action through expanded funding for our B.C. RCMP Hate Crimes Unit.

This investment ensures enhanced investigations, stronger support for victims, and reaffirms our commitment to building a safer and more inclusive province for all.

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Adrian Dix @adriandix.bsky.social · Jul 5

As the U.S. moves inward, we're moving B.C. forward - to stay smart and competitive with:
✅ Clean Power
✅ Good Jobs
✅ A Growing Economy
Let’s seize the moment and put all our advantages to work for the benefit of everyone in B.C.

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Garry Begg @garrybeggbc.bsky.social · Jul 4

Hate has no place in #BC. That’s why we're investing in the B.C. Hate Crimes Unit – led by the BC RCMP – to protect communities, respond to incidents more effectively and ensure those who spread hate are held accountable.

news.gov.bc.ca/32542

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Ravi Kahlon @ravikahlon.bsky.social · Jul 2

We’ve heard from homebuilders across B.C. - they want to build homes, but rising costs are a challenge. Today, we’re making it easier to get homes built by development costs to occupancy with a 25% deposit up front.

Lowering the costs of building much needed homes across BC🙌🏾

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Garry Begg @garrybeggbc.bsky.social · Jul 3

Great to see SITE funding in action by Abbotsford Police. In just 5 hours, they arrested 5 repeat offenders during a targeted crackdown. We will continue to make historic investments in policing, so BC remains strong and resilient.

www.agassizharrisonobserver.com/local-news/5...

5 repeat offenders arrested in 5 hours in Abbotsford

Project Salus targets violent individuals

www.agassizharrisonobserver.com

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Garry Begg @garrybeggbc.bsky.social · Jun 26

Many people don’t report extortion because they fear retaliation or don’t recognize it as a crime. That’s why we’ve partnered with @bccrimestoppers.bsky.social to launch an awareness campaign that informs and empowers you to report it safely.

Learn more here: news.gov.bc.ca/32525

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · Jun 21

Today, we celebrate the rich histories, traditions and cultures of Indigenous Peoples.

Today is also a call to action to learn from the past and stand up against anti-Indigenous racism, including residential school denialism.

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Garry Begg @garrybeggbc.bsky.social · Jun 20

Our government is investing another $6 million to disrupt repeat violent offenders in the Special Investigation and Target Enforcement Program (SITE ) to help police keep repeat violent offenders off our streets. #SaferCommunities #BCPoli

news.gov.bc.ca/32500

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Niki Sharma @nikisharma.bsky.social · Jun 19

BC families can access the Early Resolution Process to help resolve family law matters quicker and outside of court.

This can save you time and money while finding a resolution that is specific to your family’s needs.

www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...

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Garry Begg @garrybeggbc.bsky.social · Jun 19

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their community. It’s encouraging to see progress fighting violent crime in Vancouver and we know there's much more work to do.

www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · Jun 17

Everyone deserves to live without threats to their safety.

I’m asking Prime Minister Carney to list the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist group in Canada, which will give police additional tools they need to stop and prevent the extortion of Canadians.

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · Jun 18

Canadian provinces, including Ontario, Alberta and BC have experienced an increase in extortion crimes in recent years. I’m asking Prime Minister Mark Carney and his government to take action to designate groups engaged in extortion and related crimes as terrorist entities under the Criminal Code.

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Garry Begg @garrybeggbc.bsky.social · Jun 12

I’m deeply saddened by the tragic shooting in Surrey-Fleetwood yesterday. My heart is with the victim, their loved ones & the community. The homicide team is investigating & I urge anyone that has any info to please contact police or leave an anonymous tip.

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David Eby @davidebybc.bsky.social · Jun 6

Muslim communities will be gathering today to celebrate Eid al-Adha.

Being the time of Hajj, this day is a reminder of the importance of sharing, gratitude and caring for others – values we all share as British Columbians.

Eid Mubarak!

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