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Government site lists geographical naming principles and policy, how to propose a geographical name, access to the BC Geographical Names Information System (BCGNIS), links to BC-history/related sites, and to toponymy sites.
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BC Geographical Names Geographical names are more than labels on maps and road signs. They can reveal patterns of settlement, exploration and migration, and mirror outside influences to our history aspects of the heritage and promise of an...Responsible for providing no-interest loans to owners of "leaky condos"; licensing and registering of residential builders in BC; administering the mandatory home warranty insurance regulations and researching building envelope technology.
http://www.hpo.bc.ca
Official portal to provincial public services in British Columbia. News, links directory, budget, and community resources provided.
http://www.gov.bc.ca/
Promotes workplace health and safety. Includes health library, worker centre, employer centre, and provider centre.
http://www.worksafebc.com
British Columbia's emergency management agency, a part of the Ministry of Attorney General. Emergency contact info, earthquake and flood preparedness. Updates on any current emergencies.
http://www.pep.bc.ca/
Provides accommodation and real estate services to the British Columbia government and public sector.
http://www.bcbc.bc.ca
Links to provincial, regional and local government in BC.
http://www.oultwood.com/localgov/canada/britishcolumbia.htm
Receives complaints about the practices of public bodies of British Columbia, Canada, and may investigate whether the public body is being fair to the people it serves.
http://www.ombudsman.bc.ca/
Administers rural property taxation in British Columbia. Site provides information about how property taxes affect you or your business.
http://www.rev.gov.bc.ca/rpt/
Provides current and historical tables and maps of demographic, social, and economic characteristics of the people of the province of British Columbia.
http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/
Provides vital statistics-related products and services. Includes description of services and a large number of reports and documents on subjects such as names, births, adoption, marriages, and health status.
http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/
Administers the Residential Tenancy Act throughout the province of British Columbia. Provides information to landlords and tenants about their rights, responsibilities and options under the Act and designates arbitrators to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants.
http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/rto/
Responsible for the leasing and/or sale of Crown land.
http://lwbc.bc.ca/
Provides current actual value property assessments, real estate data, and mass appraisal systems and management.
http://www.bcassessment.bc.ca/
Public sector pension plans administered by the BC Pension Corporation. Includes college, municipal, public service, teacher, and retired plan services.
http://pensionsbc.ca
Government owned company responsible for bringing together ministries, agencies and the private sector to develop projects through public-private partnerships. Includes current projects, business opportunities, publications, news, and link directory.
http://www.partnershipsbc.ca
Provides short-term assistance to British Columbians who are forced to leave their homes because of fire, flood, earthquake or other emergencies. Brochures, publications, and local contacts presented.
http://www.mhr.gov.bc.ca/ess/
One form register's change of address for BC Driver's Licens, Medical Plan Coverage and Voter Registration.
https://www.addresschange.gov.bc.ca/
Organization representing the interests of local governments. Online library, services, surveys, resolutions, policy, and convention details presented.
http://www.civicnet.bc.ca/siteengine/activepage.asp