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BC Government Says Electric Vehicles Made Up 17% of New Light-Duty Passenger Vehicles Sold in B.C. In First Quarter of 2022

Vancouver, BC, June 7, 2022--The Government of BC announced that the number of electric vehicles (EV) on B.C.'s roads has increased by 1,600% in the past six years, thanks in part to the Province's CleanBC Go Electric programs and rebates. British Columbia has seen substantial growth in EV uptake, from 5,000 light-duty EVs registered in B.C. in 2016 to more than 85,000 today. In the first quarter of 2022, EVs made up 17% of new light-duty passenger vehicles sold in B.C.

Vancouver Island's First Public Hydrogen-Fuelling Station Open

Vancouver, BC, May 3, 2022--People on Vancouver Island with hydrogen-powered vehicles can fuel up easier with the first public hydrogen-fuelling station on the Island open in Saanich.

Province Establishes New BC Hydrogen Office, Moves to Attract Investments and Streamline Hydrogen Projects

Vancouver, BC, April 4, 2022--The Government of BC announced that it is establishing an office to rapidly expand hydrogen deployment and to streamline projects from proposal to construction. The BC Hydrogen Office will work with federal and local governments to help attract investments and simplify the multi-jurisdictional review and permitting processes.

EV Owners Can Access Now More Rebates for Home, Workplace Charging

Vancouver, BC, October 29, 2021--British Columbians wanting to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) at their condominium building or their place of work can now access further funding to help buy and install EV chargers through CleanBC's Go Electric EV Charger Rebate program.

Government of BC Expands Tech Training Opportunities for Young British Columbians with $7M Investment in Canadian Tech Accelerator Program

Vancouver, BC, October 13, 2021--As many as 2,000 young British Columbians will have a chance to improve their tech skills and knowledge through the expansion of the Canadian Tech Accelerator program aimed at bringing more people into the province's booming tech sector.

Full Announcement: B.C. Government and Health Officials Launch 'Vaccine Mandate' to Stop Spread of Covid-19

Vancouver, BC, August 24, 2021--Starting Sept. 13, 2021, proof of vaccination will be required in B.C. for people attending certain social and recreational settings and events.

Plan Underway to Distribute Covid-19 Vaccines in B.C. Starting Next Week

Vancouver, BC, December 11, 2020--The first round of approximately 4,000 COVID-19 immunizations will begin on the Lower Mainland next week now that vaccine deployment simulations are complete.

B.C. Urges Residents Not to Leave Canada, and to Self-Isolate on Return if They Do (Business in Vancouver)

Vancouver, BC, March 13, 2020--B.C.'s provincial health officer Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix on March 12 urged all British Columbians not to leave Canada for any non-essential travel, even for a quick trip to the U.S., and that if they do, to self-isolate on their return.

BC Government Activates Advanced Covid-19 Response to Protect British Columbians

Vancouver, BC, March 9, 2020--The B.C. government and the provincial health officer announced on Friday that they have developed a British Columbia Pandemic Provincial Co-ordination Plan to respond to the evolving outbreak, and to protect people in B.C. against novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and mitigate the impact of this illness on communities.