News for Rural Employers re. CEWS Expansion & ExtensionAugust 18, 2020-The BC Rural Centre has just received this letter from Kirsten Mattison, Canada's new Director General for Rural Economic Development. It includes potentially important information for rural employers and their… Continue reading
BC COVID-19 Update, April 20, 2020April 20, 2020-COVID-19 BC CASE SUMMARY As of the latest numbers on April 18: • Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,647 • New cases since April 17, 2020: 29 • Hospitalized cases:… Continue reading
COVID-19 Updates for BC, April 17, 2020April 17, 2020- Trudeau announces aid for struggling energy sector, including $1.7B to clean up orphan wells Most in B.C. think they're great at physical distancing but critical of others, survey suggests… Continue reading
COVID-19 BC Update, April 16April 16, 2020- CBC: What you need to know about COVID-19 in B.C. on April 16, 2020 Here's some of the financial help available in B.C. during the COVID-19 crisis How to… Continue reading
Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development announced by Premier Horgan November 28, 2020 - BC Premier John Horgan and his new provincial Cabinet were sworn in on Nov 26, 2020. Roly Russell, MLA for Boundary-Similkameen was appointed the Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Development, supporting… Continue reading 
B.C.’s top doctor doesn’t ‘foresee a situation’ where the school system shuts down again September 11, 2020 - In this Global News report (Sep.10, 2020), British Columbia provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says she does not foresee a situation where the province shuts schools down as was… Continue reading 
News for Rural Employers re. CEWS Expansion & Extension August 18, 2020 - The BC Rural Centre has just received this letter from Kirsten Mattison, Canada's new Director General for Rural Economic Development. It includes potentially important information for rural employers and their… Continue reading 
BC Rural & First Nations Health & Wellness Summit June 15, 2020 - Add your voice to improve rural healthcare! Collaboration can be a powerful tool for change. In January 2019, provincial healthcare partners met to explore how to work together to… Continue reading 
UBC Launches Study on Rural and Remote Communities Tech Usage During Covid-19 Pandemic May 29, 2020 - UBC is calling on rural BC residents to participate in a 20-25 minute online survey for a chance to win one of three $100, or a $400 pre-paid Visa card!… Continue reading 
No plan to reopen B.C. schools yet, says education minister April 29, 2020 - This report was posted by CBC News on Apr 28, 2020 An empty classroom at Magee Secondary School in Vancouver. (Jonathan Hayward/The Canadian Press) Although some jurisdictions have announced plans… Continue reading 
New Medical Transport & Virtual Care Resources Announced for BC Remote, Rural, and First Nations Citizens April 21, 2020 - The B.C. provincial government has announced new and expanded resources to service rural, remote and Indigenous communities battling COVID-19 across the province. In an announcement on Monday, Premier John… Continue reading 
BC COVID-19 Update, April 20, 2020 April 20, 2020 - COVID-19 BC CASE SUMMARY As of the latest numbers on April 18: • Total confirmed cases in B.C.: 1,647 • New cases since April 17, 2020: 29 • Hospitalized cases:… Continue reading 
COVID-19 Updates for BC, April 17, 2020 April 17, 2020 - Trudeau announces aid for struggling energy sector, including $1.7B to clean up orphan wells Most in B.C. think they're great at physical distancing but critical of others, survey suggests… Continue reading 
COVID-19 BC Update, April 16 April 16, 2020 - CBC: What you need to know about COVID-19 in B.C. on April 16, 2020 Here's some of the financial help available in B.C. during the COVID-19 crisis How to… Continue reading