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| Mar 10, 2026 | ‘You aren’t trapped’: Hundreds of US nurses choose Canada over Trump’s America | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
By Brett Kelman, KFF Health News
Earlier this year, Justin and Amy Miller packed their vehicles with three kids, two dogs, a pet bearded dragon, and whatever belongings they could fit, then drove 2... |
| Aug 27, 2025 | More than 3,000 new student seats opening in B.C. | CANADA, August 27 - As families prepare to send kids back to school in September, new schools and additions are opening in several growing communities, with thousands more spaces under construction throughout British Columbia.
“We’ve been w... |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Nanaimo hospital opens new unit for patients with complex, high-care needs | CANADA, August 22 - Patients with complex care needs will receive more focused care and close monitoring at the new High Acuity Unit (HAU) opening at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.
“This new High Acuity Unit is a vital part of building ... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Province provides first report on community-based primary care services | CANADA, August 7 - As part of the Cooperation and Responsible Government Accord 2025, the Province and BC Green caucus have released the first of two reports outlining key findings from their assessment of B.C.’s primary care system.
“Since... |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Adult literacy programs strengthen B.C.’s workforce, communities | CANADA, August 5 - More communities in B.C. will have access to free adult literacy programs to improve basic writing, reading, math and digital skills, which will unlock new opportunities for people and help build a stronger, more resilien... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Province, Powell River work together to address homelessness | CANADA, July 30 - More support is on the way for people experiencing homelessness as the Province and the City of Powell River partner on a new temporary shelter.
“We’re focused on bringing people indoors, keeping people safe and building s... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Mount Benson North transferred from B.C. to Snuneymuxw First Nation | CANADA, July 22 - Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Province have completed a transfer of over 700 hectares of land on te’tuxwtun, also known as Mount Benson North, to the Nation, advancing its reconciliation journey.
This marks the latest st... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Directives issued to get more homes built in Oak Bay, West Vancouver | CANADA, July 21 - Ministerial directives have been issued to the districts of Oak Bay and West Vancouver to continue helping the communities improve local processes and build more homes people need.
This year, advisers were appointed in the... |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Province advances systemic changes to integrate social services, prevent crises | CANADA, July 15 - On the one-year anniversary of the release of the representative for children and youth’s (RCY) Don’t Look Away report, the Province is providing an update on its co-ordinated cross-government work across several ministrie... |
| Jul 10, 2025 | Engagement begins to support implementation of Infrastructure Projects Act | CANADA, July 10 - Print
British Columbia News
https://news.gov.bc.ca/32556
Public engagement is open to support implementation of the Infrastructure Projects Act, which aims to get shovels in the ground quicker for critical projects that pe... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Public awareness campaign targets extortion threats | CANADA, June 26 - In response to a rise in extortion threats against members of the South Asian community, BC Crime Stoppers is launching a digital media campaign to raise awareness and encourage reporting of extortion activity.
“The recent... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Strengthening land stewardship, cultural site protection in Squamish Nation territory | CANADA, June 26 - Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) and the Province have signed an agreement to guide forest stewardship in Squamish Nation territory at a ceremony held at the top of the Sea-to-Sky gondola overlooking Átl’ḵa7tsem ... |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Farmers’ market program delivers another bountiful harvest | CANADA, June 18 - People in British Columbia will continue to have improved access to nutritious, locally grown foods through the B.C. Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program.
“As the weather warms up and more people take advantage of Brit... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | New community health centre opens in Kamloops | CANADA, June 17 - People living in and around Kamloops now have more access to team-based primary care through the new Supporting Team Excellence with Patients Society (STEPS) North Shore Community Health Centre (CHC) at 202B-780 Windsor Av... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Teck Receives Environmental Assessment Certificate for Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension | VANCOUVER, British Columbia, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) (“Teck”) today announced that the B.C. Government has issued an Environmental Assessment Certificate for the proposed... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Province makes progress in international credential recognition | CANADA, June 6 - The Office for International Credential Recognition’s first annual report is showing progress creating more opportunities for internationally trained professionals in B.C.
The International Credentials Recognition Act, whic... |
| Jun 6, 2025 | Sixty temporary homes opening in Kelowna | CANADA, June 6 - People at risk of or experiencing homelessness in Kelowna will soon have access to 60 new temporary homes with the opening of Balsam Place.
“We’re making meaningful progress addressing homelessness in Kelowna and throughout... |
| May 23, 2025 | Funding improves access to food in northern B.C. | CANADA, May 23 - People in northern B.C. will have more reliable access to healthy food, thanks to an investment from the Province.
This support for local projects will address unique food-access challenges in rural, remote and First Nation... |
| May 23, 2025 | Construction begins on Prince George long-term care home | CANADA, May 23 - Seniors in Prince George will soon have access to more long-term care as construction starts on a new long-term care village.
“Northern B.C.’s growing senior population highlights the need for modern, expanded long-term car... |
| May 23, 2025 | New homes now available for seniors in Lumby | CANADA, May 23 - Twenty new rental homes are ready for residents at Cottonwood Place, providing seniors in Lumby with more choices for comfortable and accessible living.
“Seniors in B.C. deserve to age in place with dignity, close to the co... |
| May 16, 2025 | Supportive, complex-care homes planned for Nanaimo | CANADA, May 16 - Work is underway to bring approximately 20 complex-care homes with robust health and social supports to people with complex mental-health and substance-use challenges in Nanaimo.
“The lack of stable, dignified housing worse... |
| May 13, 2025 | Minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statement on National Nursing Week, International Nurses Day | CANADA, May 12 - Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, and Susie Chant, parliamentary secretary for seniors’ services and long-term care, have issued the following statement in recognition of National Nursing Week and International Nurses Day:... |
| May 9, 2025 | Tŝilhqot’in Nation signs historic Coordination Agreement with Canada and British Columbia towards First Nations-led child and family services | CANADA, May 9 - From Indigenous Services Canada:
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/tsilhqot-in-nation-signs-historic-coordination-agreement-with-canada-and-british-columbia-towards-first-nations-led-child-and-family-services-842596932.h... |
| May 6, 2025 | New water-monitoring program could save 1.5 billion litres a year | CANADA, May 6 - Homeowners and businesses in rural British Columbia will soon benefit from new water meters that will help small communities save water and increase resiliency during droughts, while lowering costs for people who use less wa... |
| May 5, 2025 | Province takes energy action to electrify economy, increase resilience | CANADA, May 5 - The Province, in partnership with BC Hydro, is launching an ambitious plan to harness British Columbia’s clean-electricity advantage, driving economic growth and transformative change, strengthening energy security and advan... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Fifty-two affordable homes open for First Nations in Merritt | CANADA, April 25 - First Nations elders, families and youth in Merritt now have access to new affordable homes with the opening of a 52-unit building.
“By investing in housing in rural areas, and helping First Nations people and families fi... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Support helps B.C. tree-fruit growers protect orchards, businesses | CANADA, April 24 - B.C.’s tree-fruit growers are working on new projects to help protect their harvests from extreme weather and ensure there is a sustainable supply of local cherries, peaches, apples and other tree fruits this year and in ... |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Second urgent and primary care centre opening in Nanaimo | CANADA, April 24 - People living in and around Nanaimo will have more access to team-based primary care as a second urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) opens on Thursday, May 1, 2025.
The Central Nanaimo UPCC is at 3260 Norwell Dr.
“This ... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Minister’s statement on March Labour Force Survey results | CANADA, April 4 - Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for March 2025:
“All over the world, people are looking for ... |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Indigenous women in Surrey will have new complex-care housing, support | CANADA, March 26 - Indigenous women with complex mental-health and substance-use challenges in and around Surrey will soon have access to safe, culturally supportive housing and wraparound services to help them with their recovery.
“Combini... |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Adaptable-dwelling, seismic provisions take effect March 10 | CANADA, March 10 - New BC Building Code (BCBC) 2024 provisions for adaptable dwellings and seismic design come into effect Monday, March 10, 2025, with adaptable-dwelling requirements being gradually implemented.
After consulting the home-b... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Supportive homes for youth, young adults open in Kamloops | CANADA, February 28 - Youth and young adults experiencing homelessness in Kamloops now have access to 39 new homes with supports through the opening of Katherine’s Place.
“Many young people are facing uncertain times. We want to help with h... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | New urgent and primary care centre open in Williams Lake | CANADA, February 28 - People living in Williams Lake and surrounding communities will have increased access to team-based primary health care at the new Williams Lake Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC).
“Our government is committed to ma... |
| Feb 28, 2025 | More than 70 projects will strengthen wildfire prevention, support forestry | CANADA, February 28 - VICTORIA – Workers and communities throughout B.C. are benefiting from Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that reduce wildfire risk and increase fibre supply, keeping local mills and energy pla... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Bill introduced to extend term of acting conflict of interest commissioner | CANADA, February 19 - Legislation has been introduced to extend the appointment term of the acting conflict of interest commissioner until the next conflict of interest commissioner can be appointed.
Without the proposed legislation, the of... |
| Feb 20, 2025 | New support benefits B.C. tree fruit growers | CANADA, February 19 - In response to significant challenges faced by the tree fruit sector during the past four years, and the current threats to growers and food businesses from proposed U.S. tariffs, the Province is investing in farmers t... |
| Feb 19, 2025 | Bill introduced to extend term of acting conflict of interest commissioner | CANADA, February 19 - Legislation has been introduced to extend the appointment term of the acting conflict of interest commissioner until the next conflict of interest commissioner can be appointed.
Without the proposed legislation, the of... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | B.C., First Nations Justice Council open 6 more Indigenous justice centres | CANADA, February 6 - The Province, in partnership with the BC First Nations Justice Council (BCFNJC), is opening six Indigenous justice centres, fulfilling a commitment to establish 15 Indigenous justice centres (IJCs) throughout B.C.
Niki ... |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Annual burbot recovery resumes in Lower Kootenay | CANADA, February 5 - Collaborative teams from the Province, the Ktunaxa Nation Council, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, and Idaho Department of Fish and Game are working on Moyie Lake to help recovery of the Lower Kootenay burbot population.
Staff... |
| Jan 21, 2025 | B.C. and First Nations’ leaders gather to build relationships, advance reconciliation | CANADA, January 21 - First Nations’ leaders and provincial officials are coming together for the ninth B.C. cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering, where they will collaborate on ways to recognize, respect and advance government-to-go... |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Minimum rates increase on Dec. 31 for farm workers who hand harvest crops | CANADA, December 30 - Minimum piece rates for hand harvesting specified farm crops will increase by 3.9% on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024.
The increase applies to 15 agricultural crops harvested by hand as specified in the employment standards reg... |
| Dec 24, 2024 | Coming into force, Tsq̓éscen̓ First Nation’s child wellbeing law, T'k̓wenm7íple7tens re Kíkwe | CANADA, December 23 - From Indigenous Services Canada: https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/coming-into-force-tsqescen-first-nation-s-child-wellbeing-law-t-kwenm7iple7tens-re-kikwe-856700245.html
French: https://www.newswire.ca/fr/news-rel... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Minister’s statement on new appointments to BC Hydro board of directors | CANADA, December 20 - Adrian Dix, Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions, has released the following statement in response to new appointments made to the BC Hydro board of directors on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024:
“Premier David Eby has tasked... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | BC Hydro expands clean-energy supply with new solar project | CANADA, December 20 - BC Hydro has added a new solar-energy project to the clean-energy projects selected to advance from its call for power.
On Dec. 9, 2024, the Province announced that BC Hydro has selected nine wind-energy projects throu... |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Action! B.C. sets the scene to attract more film, TV productions | CANADA, December 12 - Increased tax incentives for British Columbia’s motion picture sector will help attract more major productions and ensure that good-paying film and TV industry jobs stay in B.C.
“Our province is home to one of the busi... |
| Dec 13, 2024 | B.C., creditors approve plan to resolve long-standing tobacco litigation | CANADA, December 13 - A significant milestone has been reached in the long-standing legal battle with tobacco companies.
All provincial and territorial governments, as well as class action plaintiffs, have voted to accept a plan proposed by... |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Second urgent and primary care centre now open in Kamloops | CANADA, December 11 - People living in Kamloops and surrounding communities will benefit from more access to team-based care with the opening of the new North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC).
“We are taking action throughout B.C... |
| Dec 6, 2024 | B.C. puts plans in motion for careers in agriculture, food sector | CANADA, December 6 - 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 buil... |
| Nov 29, 2024 | New temporary supportive housing opening in Campbell River | CANADA, November 29 - People who were previously living in shelters and encampments in Campbell River now have a roof over their heads and access to services they need at Homewood, a new 40-unit temporary supportive housing project.
“These ... |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Financial assistance available for flood-affected people in the Lower Mainland | CANADA, November 25 - Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is available for eligible people, businesses and communities in the Lower Mainland that were affected by flooding due to the atmospheric river from Oct. 18-20, 2024.
This assistance ... |
| Sep 17, 2024 | B.C. connecting thousands of people to family doctors quicker than ever | CANADA, September 17 - More than 248,000 people have been connected to a family doctor or nurse practitioner since the Health Connect Registry launched provincewide in July 2023.
Hundreds more people are getting matched every day. In total,... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Groups targeting racism can now apply for grants | CANADA, September 16 - Community-based organizations across B.C. can now apply for grants to support projects that tackle racial inequity and foster inter-cultural understanding in the province.
The annual B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Rac... |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Province working with communities on building more housing with zoning extensions | CANADA, September 16 - The Province has granted extensions to 21 B.C. local governments to provide them more time to amend zoning bylaws and upgrade infrastructure for some, or all, of their community.
This will give the local governments t... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | New manufacturing jobs coming to Lower Mainland | CANADA, September 13 - New support for manufacturing businesses in the Lower Mainland will create jobs and promote the development of made-in-B.C. products while strengthening local economies and communities.
“We’re taking action by working... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | More affordable homes open in New Denver | CANADA, September 13 - Families and seniors in New Denver have access to 10 new affordable rental homes with the opening of the Osprey Residence.
“People and families across B.C. are facing housing pressures, whether they live in a large ur... |
| Sep 13, 2024 | B.C. grants in-stream protections to projects underway | CANADA, September 13 - The Province is granting in-stream protections for housing projects that are underway in relation to new 2024 building code changes for adaptable dwellings, and earthquake designs.
BC Building Code 2024 came into effe... |
| Aug 31, 2024 | New second-stage housing for women leaving violence opening in Terrace | CANADA, August 30 - Women and their children leaving gender-based violence in Terrace now have access to 22 second-stage homes with the opening of Ella’s Place.
“The homes at Ella’s Place are a welcome addition to the Terrace community so w... |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Affordable, accessible homes for seniors open in the north | CANADA, August 29 - Seniors in Fort St. James and Telkwa are moving into two new buildings with a combined 48 rental homes that are affordable, accessible and centrally located.
“More affordable homes for independent seniors means more peop... |
| Aug 30, 2024 | New centre opening to support people recovering from addictions in North Vancouver | CANADA, August 29 - To help support people throughout their recovery journey, a new recovery community centre is now open in North Vancouver offering substance-use recovery support groups, counselling, group activities and community service... |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Outstanding individuals honoured with Coronation Medal | CANADA, August 27 - Print
British Columbia News
https://news.gov.bc.ca/31552
The King Charles III Coronation Medal was awarded to outstanding individuals in British Columbia during a ceremony with the lieutenant governor.
The Coronation Med... |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Cellphone restrictions in schools take effect as part of actions to keep kids safe, healthy | CANADA, August 27 - Cellphones and other digital devices will be restricted in B.C. schools when students return to school next week as part of a series of actions to keep kids safe and healthy.
“Every child in British Columbia should feel ... |
| Aug 27, 2024 | High-speed internet access available in Hartley Bay | CANADA, August 27 - People in the village of Hartley Bay now have access to high-speed internet, unlocking reliable, faster access to digital services and economic opportunities.
“With this new last-mile infrastructure, people in Hartley Ba... |
| Aug 27, 2024 | High-speed internet service available on Digby Island | CANADA, August 27 - People on Digby Island now have reliable high-speed internet access, unlocking better, faster access to digital services and opportunities.
“High-speed internet service is a game-changer for people living and working alo... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Minister’s statement about Health Canada’s new measures against nicotine replacement therapies | CANADA, August 23 - Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement about measures that Health Canada is taking to help protect youth from nicotine-replacement therapies (NRT):
“I welcome Health Canada’s decision to take ... |
| Aug 23, 2024 | Second urgent and primary care centre coming to Vernon | CANADA, August 23 - People living in Vernon and surrounding communities will benefit from increased access to team-based care as planning progresses on a second urgent and primary care centre (UPCC).
“We’re building up better access to doct... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | B.C. powering growth in Richmond with clean electricity | CANADA, August 20 - BC Hydro will build approximately $250 million worth of capital projects in Richmond over the next decade to upgrade and expand the electricity grid to provide clean power for homes, businesses and transportation.
“We mu... |
| Aug 19, 2024 | Uptown transit-oriented development moving forward with public engagement | CANADA, August 19 - The first round of public engagement for a transit-oriented development near Uptown Shopping Centre will run from Monday, Aug. 19 until Sept. 18, 2024.
This consultation will give local residents an opportunity to provid... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Urgent and primary care centre connects more people to health services | CANADA, August 15 - People living in the Williams Lake area will benefit from more access to team-based health care with a new urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) coming in early 2025.
“We’re committed to ensuring that everyone in B.C. ca... |
| Aug 15, 2024 | More supportive housing planned for people experiencing homelessness in Kamloops | CANADA, August 15 - More than 50 people experiencing homelessness in Kamloops could be moving into supportive housing with the proposed purchase of land on the city’s North Shore.
“We know that the healthiest and safest communities are thos... |
| Aug 14, 2024 | New BC Hydro projects power growth in North Shore, Sea to Sky corridor | CANADA, August 14 - BC Hydro will construct approximately $500-million worth of capital projects in the North Shore and Sea to Sky corridor over the next decade to upgrade and expand the electricity grid, and provide clean power for homes, ... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Nearly 100 middle-income rental homes coming to Fernie, Nelson | CANADA, August 13 - Nearly 100 new rental homes are coming for middle-income individuals, couples and families in Nelson and Fernie through BC Builds housing projects.
“Working people like teachers, nurses and construction workers are the b... |
| Aug 13, 2024 | More supports for health-care workers strengthen care in south Okanagan | CANADA, August 13 - People in Oliver, Osoyoos and Okanagan Falls will have enhanced access to health care as the Province expands the Provincial Rural Retention Incentive (PRRI) program to the region.
The program is intended to support and ... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | More than 160 affordable homes, 74 child care spaces coming to Burnaby | CANADA, August 8 - Families and seniors in Burnaby will soon benefit from 161 new affordable homes and 74 child care spaces as construction starts on a new development in the community.
“We are taking action to help families who have strugg... |
| Aug 8, 2024 | Expanded travel programs support cancer patients | CANADA, August 7 - More cancer patients, especially those living in rural and remote areas, will benefit from improved access to life-saving cancer care as the Province further invests in medical-travel supports, reducing costs and financia... |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs through June 2024 | CANADA, July 30 - Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths through June 2024:
“Today, we acknowledge with dee... |
| Jul 30, 2024 | Thousands of homes on the way through housing targets in more communities | CANADA, July 30 - More than 17,000 homes will be built in areas with the greatest housing needs as housing targets have been established in the third set of priority communities in the province.
“The best way to solve the housing crisis and... |
| Jul 29, 2024 | B.C. engages on Columbia River Treaty agreement-in-principle | CANADA, July 29 - To hear from people in Columbia Basin communities, engagement on the Columbia River Treaty agreement-in-principle will begin this summer.
On July 11, 2024, the Government of Canada and the United States announced that they... |
| Jul 29, 2024 | B.C. powering southern Interior growth with clean, affordable electricity | CANADA, July 29 - BC Hydro will invest nearly $6 billion in capital projects across B.C.’s southern Interior over the next decade to expand the electricity grid, and upgrade its infrastructure to ensure a continued, reliable supply of clean... |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Nearly 90% of B.C. communities have adopted small-scale multi-unit housing legislation | CANADA, July 25 - Provincial legislation to fix outdated zoning rules and create more small-scale multi-unit homes (row homes, triplexes and townhouses) has now been adopted into local bylaws, or will soon be adopted, by almost 90% of commu... |
| Jul 19, 2024 | Supportive housing opens for at-risk youth in Vancouver | CANADA, July 19 - Young people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Vancouver now have access to safe and secure homes with supports as the final phase of Covenant House Vancouver’s expansion is complete.
“We want to protect young peo... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Athletes in the mainland, southwestern region get provincial support | CANADA, July 12 - Community gaming grants will help not-for-profit organizations in the mainland and southwestern region deliver programs so people can stay healthy, active and connected.
“Engaging in sport helps people make new friends, de... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Athletes in the North get provincial support | CANADA, July 12 - Community gaming grants will help not-for-profit organizations in the North deliver programs so people can stay healthy, active and connected.
“It’s important that everyone, especially those in rural communities, has oppor... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Athletes in the Interior get provincial support | CANADA, July 12 - Community gaming grants will help not-for-profit organizations in the Interior deliver programs so people can stay healthy, active and connected.
“Supporting programs that help our community stay active and engage in the a... |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Athletes on Vancouver Island, coast get provincial support | CANADA, July 12 - Community gaming grants will help not-for-profit organizations on Vancouver Island and the coast deliver programs so people can stay healthy, active and connected.
"Not-for-profit groups are vital to people in Nanaimo... |
| Jul 9, 2024 | New seniors’ housing, Foundry centre coming to Terrace | CANADA, July 9 - Seniors and young people in Terrace will benefit from a new mixed-use development under construction that will include 43 affordable rental homes and a Foundry centre.
“With the addition of these 43 homes, all of which will... |
| Jul 5, 2024 | Clean, affordable electricity will power growth on Vancouver Island | CANADA, July 5 - BC Hydro will build more than $3 billion in capital projects on Vancouver Island over the next decade to upgrade and expand the electricity grid and provide clean power for homes and businesses in growing communities.
“We m... |
| Jul 5, 2024 | Affordable homes, health, social services coming to Downtown Eastside | CANADA, July 5 - Plans for a community building are moving ahead in the Downtown Eastside (DTES), and will now include additional supportive and affordable homes, connected to health and social services.
“This opportunity for a community co... |
| Jun 26, 2024 | More than 4,000 homes built for people, thousands more on the way through housing targets | CANADA, June 26 - Six-month progress updates from the first 10 priority communities selected for housing targets by the Province show that more than 4,000 net new homes have been built for people and more are coming as the second set of tar... |
| Jun 25, 2024 | People moving into 132 new affordable homes in Coquitlam | CANADA, June 25 - Residents in Coquitlam have begun moving into 132 new affordable homes as construction is finished on part of the redevelopment of Hoy Creek Housing Cooperative.
“People and families now have access to new affordable homes... |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Protecting more of our marine ecosystems together, for future generations | CANADA, June 25 - Today, the Government of Canada, the Government of British Columbia, and 17 First Nations are announcing the signing and launch of the Great Bear Sea Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiative. Building on many years ... |
| Jun 24, 2024 | More than 500 homes, shelter spaces coming to Kamloops | CANADA, June 24 - People living in Kamloops will have more housing options that meet their needs, as multiple housing and shelter projects are planned throughout the city.
“More than 500 new homes and shelter spaces mark the biggest investm... |
| Jun 19, 2024 | Growth in Langley powered by clean, affordable electricity | CANADA, June 19 - BC Hydro will spend approximately $725 million in capital construction throughout Langley over the next decade to upgrade and expand the electricity grid and provide clean power for homes and businesses in growing communit... |
| Jun 18, 2024 | New affordable rental homes coming for seniors, families in Surrey | CANADA, June 18 - Seniors, families and adults living with disabilities in Surrey will soon get access to 91 more units of affordable rental housing as construction begins on Harmony Apartments.
“Surrey is one of the fastest-growing cities ... |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Lets’emot Regional Recreation and Aquatic Centre Construction Commencement | CANADA, June 18 - From the District of Kent: https://www.kentbc.ca/en/news/press-release-lrrac-construction-commencement.aspx
On June 17, 2024, the official commencement of the construction of the Lets’emot Regional Recreation and Aquatic C... |
| Jun 17, 2024 | ICBC headquarters will be transformed into hundreds of homes near transit | CANADA, June 17 - ICBC’s North Vancouver headquarters property will be transformed into hundreds of new homes for people, close to services, amenities, transit and the SeaBus.
“Underused areas that are already well-connected to transit and ... |
| Jun 15, 2024 | Francophone community health centre increases access to primary care | CANADA, June 15 - More people in B.C. will receive primary health care with the opening of British Columbia’s first dedicated francophone community health centre.
“As our province welcomes more newcomers from French-language speaking countr... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | More shelter spaces coming for people experiencing homelessness in Castlegar | CANADA, June 14 - People experiencing homelessness in Castlegar will soon have access to up to 20 new shelter spaces with the purchase of a building in Castlegar.
“This new shelter will provide a safe space for people experiencing homelessn... |
| Jun 14, 2024 | B.C.’s biosimilar initiative saves money, reinvests to expand drug coverage | CANADA, June 14 - People in B.C. continue to benefit from the Province’s biosimilars initiative as cost savings increase and are reinvested into BC PharmaCare to further improve access to drug coverage.
“We are focused on reducing pharmaceu... |
| Jun 8, 2024 | Superintendent chosen to advance new health legislation | CANADA, June 7 - The Province has announced that Sherri Young will lead the new Office of the Superintendent of Health Professions and Occupations Oversight.
The independent office will oversee the health colleges in B.C. that govern more t... |