BC Government News August 13, 2020

Joint statement on progress of the Wet’suwet’en MOU

Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs, Scott Fraser, B.C.’s Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Carolyn Bennett, federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, have issued the following statement on the Wet’suwet’en memorandum of understanding (MOU):
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Deadline looms for temporary layoff extensions

With only two weeks until the application deadline, employees and employers who need to extend temporary layoffs beyond the Aug. 30, 2020, expiry date are entering a critical phase to meet deadlines.
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Government Operations, Labour

Chinese Canadian Museum launches temporary exhibition in Vancouver Chinatown

Starting Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020, people can visit the Chinese Canadian Museum’s temporary exhibit in Vancouver Chinatown for free.
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Government Operations, Tourism, Arts and Culture

Doubling youth treatment beds throughout B.C.

More youth will soon have access to treatment in their communities, thanks to an investment that will more than double the number of treatment beds for youth struggling with addictions in B.C.
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Government Operations, Mental Health and Addictions

Forestry project cuts carbon, boosts Bulkley jobs

Funding from the Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) is helping a small mill in the Bulkley Valley turn wood waste into products it can sell, reduce carbon emissions and create local jobs.
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Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Government Operations

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