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First Nation touts ‘renewed commitment for meaningful collaboration’ after Trans-Canada Highway blockade – Castanet
May 15, 2025 Splatsin Kupki7 Michael Christian says he is “optimistic about this new chapter,” following the decision to end the two day blockade of the $260 million R.W. Bruhn Bridge replacement project. The chief of a Shuswap-area First Nation says he is “optimistic about this new chapter” following a two-day blockade of the Trans-Canada […]
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Construction demands show signs of slowing in British Columbia after years of strong activity
April 3, 2025 British Columbia’s construction sector experienced a modest overall contraction in 2024, as growth in the province’s residential sector, which was principally driven by demand for residential renovations, was not enough to offset a decline in activity on several major projects in the non-residential sector. BuildForce Canada released its 2025–2034 Construction and Maintenance […]
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2025 minimum wage increases confirmed
Feb. 14, 2025 VICTORIA – B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will see a 2.6% wage increase on June 1, 2025, keeping pace with inflation. The general minimum wage increases from $17.40 to $17.85 per hour. This follows the changes made in spring 2024 to the Employment Standards Act, which mandated annual wage increases. “Minimum wage earners are […]
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B.C. puts plans in motion for careers in agriculture, food sector
Dec. 6, 2024 VICTORIA – New support is available to help the B.C. farming, seafood and food-processing sectors address labour-market needs. These supports include creating employment and advancement opportunities for domestic workers, and building and retaining a skilled workforce. “Over the past few years, we have become much more aware of where our food comes […]
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First tripartite memorandum of understanding signed on early learning and child care for First Nations
From: Employment and Social Development Canada September 12, 2024 Access to high-quality, inclusive child care has a profound influence on children’s language skills and identity. First Nations children, families and communities benefit greatly from culturally based early learning and child care opportunities rooted in self-determination and in the implementation of First Nations’ laws, teachings and […]
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Further expansion of $10-a-day child care will benefit B.C. families
Sept. 9, 2024 VICTORIA – Starting on Oct. 1, 2024, applications will be accepted from child care providers to join the $10 a Day ChildCareBC program, which will create more low-cost child care options for families throughout B.C. “We will be delivering even more $10-a-day spaces to B.C. families because we know what a difference […]
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Indigenous plumbing contractor recruiting for housing projects in Vancouver – Ontario Construction News
August 12, 2024 Warrior Plumbing, an Indigenous plumbing and gas fitting company, is on a growth trajectory, recruiting additional talent after doubling revenue and expanding its team to thirty people in two years. The company is looking for skilled plumbers, particularly those of Indigenous heritage, to work on Indigenous-led housing projects across Metro Vancouver. Warrior […]
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New child care centres coming for families throughout B.C.
Aug. 8, 2024 COLWOOD – More families throughout B.C. will have access to affordable and high-quality child care as the Province invests in almost 600 new licensed child care spaces. “Thanks to our government’s ChildCareBC plan, hundreds more families will be able to access the child care they need, close to home,” said Mitzi Dean, […]
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Award-winning Indigenous Plumbing Contractor Recruiting for Housing Projects on Indigenous Lands
NORTH VANCOUVER, BC, July 25, 2024 – Warrior Plumbing, an award-winning Indigenous plumbing and gas fitting company, is pleased to announce it is on a growth trajectory, recruiting additional talent after doubling revenue and expanding its team to thirty people in two years. The Company seeks skilled plumbers, particularly those of Indigenous heritage, to work […]
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Government taking action to help people out of poverty
July 24, 2024 VICTORIA – People facing complex barriers will have better access to employment opportunities with the launch of wraparound services that support the most vulnerable on their path to employment readiness. Community-based Employment Services (CBES) will offer individualized support for people facing challenges, such as unstable housing, health, mental health and substance use, […]
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