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November 19, 2009     PROVINCE INCREASES NEW HOUSING REBATE THRESHOLD  Read More » VICTORIA - The Province is proposing to increase the threshold for the B.C. HST new housing rebate from $400,000 to $525,000 to ensure that, on average, purchasers of new homes up to $525,000 pay no more tax due to harmonization, Finance Minister... News Release B.C. proposes to increase the HST rebate threshold for new housing to $525,000, saving new home buyers up to $26,250 on their new home. (30 seconds)  The Province heard recommendations from consumers and industry about how the HST might affect homebuyers, and is increasing the threshold for the HST new housing rebate to ease the transition. (20 seconds)  November 13, 2009     $14M FUNDING BOOST MARKS BLADERUNNERS' 15TH YEAR  Read More » BladeRunners, the award-winning program for at-risk youth, marked their 15th anniversary with $14 million in new government funding to double the number of training spaces to over 600, expand services in communities, and improve access to... News Release Video from the event  November 2, 2009     Attorney Generals Recognition Ceremony  Read More » Seven former attorney generals joined Attorney General Michael de Jong in November 2009 to unveil an updated list of the Province's past attorney generals, and also to add an official portrait to the gallery of A-Gs. Past attorney generals join current AG Michael de Jong in November 2009 to unveil an updated list of the Province's attorney generals, and also to add Wally Oppal's portrait to the AG portrait gallery  See additional information November 2, 2009     LEGISLATION INTRODUCED TO RESTORE EMERGENCY CARE  Read More » The Province moved to restore full emergency care to protect B.C. residents with Minister of Health Services Kevin Falcon introducing legislation to end the strike by CUPE 873, the union representing BC Ambulance Service paramedics and dispatchers. News release Graphs  October 26, 2009     ABORIGINAL YOUTH COMPLETE UNIQUE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM  Read More » Twenty Aboriginal youth were honoured for successfully completing the 2008-2009 Aboriginal Youth Internship Program, announced Ben Stewart, Minister of Citizens' Services. News release 20 Aboriginal youth were honoured on October 26 for completing the Aboriginal Youth Internship Program, a 12-month program designed to enhance their education, leadership capacity and career choices.  October 8, 2009     Pick the Best of B.C.'s Harvest  Read More » A Thanksgiving Message from the Minister of Agriculture and Lands Minister Thomson encourages British Columbians to take advantage of the spectacular variety of B.C. foods and products for Thanksgiving.  Ministry of Agriculture and Land September 25, 2009     LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR STEVEN POINT SPEAKS ABOUT RECONCILIATION  Read More » In his speech at the celebration of First Nations' art and culture at Government House, Lieutenant Governor Steven Point explains the importance of reconciliation. Lieutenant Governor Steven Point explains the importance of reconciliation. (104 seconds)  September 25, 2009     NEW ART HONOURS FIRST NATIONS CULTURE  Read More » Five pieces of original First Nations art commissioned to honour the contribution of Aboriginal peoples in British Columbia and enhance the collection at Government House, were first shown at Government House. News Release The art pieces were commissioned in 2008 by the First Peoples' Heritage, Language and Culture Council through BC150 with $100,000 from the Province.  First Peoples' Heritage Language & Culture Canada September 1, 2009     September Budget Update 2009  Read More » Minister of Finance Colin Hansen addresses media and stakeholders at the budget lockup in Victoria. News Release Minister Hansen delivers the September Budget Update 2009  September Budget Update 2009 August 7, 2009     UNIQUE MOBILE LAB TO UNLOCK B.C.'S BONE-HEALTH SECRETS  Read More » VANCOUVER - Healthy Living and Sport Minister Ida Chong today unveiled the Centre for Hip Health and Mobility's mobile research lab, the first mobile lab of its kind in Canada, which is dedicated to better understanding mobility and bone health... News Release Minister Chong unveils the Centre for Hip Health mobility research Lab.