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| Sep 9, 2026 | Strengthening value-added wood manufacturing on Vancouver Island | CANADA, September 9 -
Summary
Ron Anderson & Sons Ltd. has broken ground on an expanded facility in Chemainus, supported by as much as $2 million from the Government of B.C.
Expansion is creating 35 new jobs and strengthening B.C.’s con... |
| Aug 28, 2026 | Provincial state of emergency ends, wildfire risk remains | CANADA, August 27 -
Summary
The Province has ended the state of provincial emergency, initially declared on Aug. 8, 2026
There is no impact to existing states of local emergency, evacuation orders or evacuation alerts
Wildfire risk remains ... |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Extending state of emergency due to wildfire risk | CANADA, August 21 -
Summary
Government declared a state of provincial emergency on Aug. 8, 2026, in response to significant wildfire activity and widespread evacuations in B.C.
While thousands of people have returned home, wildfire risk rem... |
| Aug 21, 2026 | New analyses show limited impact of clean fuels on Canadians’ food costs, household budgets | Advanced Biofuels Canada data show that biofuels are an economic boost to Canada
Criticism of the CFR has relied on incorrectly calculated biofuel costs. In reality, biofuel blending has an indiscernible impact on household spending, includ... |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Premier’s statement following visit with wildfire evacuees, responders | CANADA, August 12 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement after speaking in Penticton with evacuees, local leaders and emergency personnel responding to wildfires:
“Today, I met with people whose lives have been turned upside... |
| Jun 30, 2026 | B.C. Biofuel Use Reaches New Milestones, Demonstrating Economic Value of Low-Carbon Fuels | B.C. Reaches Nearly 4% Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Exceeding 2030 Requirement Five Years Early
B.C.’s latest renewable fuel data shows that biofuels are delivering measurable economic value and energy security today”
— Fred Ghatala, Presiden... |
| Jun 25, 2026 | US and Canadian entomologists make plans for 2021 Asian giant hornet season | For immediate release: 3/15/2021
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OLYMPIA – The Asian giant hornet, an invasive pest that threatens pollinators and ignores international borders, is the focus of an internationa... |
| Mar 12, 2026 | BC Supreme Court Grants Injunction in Record Ridge Case; Judicial Review to Be Heard in Rossland | Mountain bikers ride through the high elevation grasslands at Record Ridge.
Court halts work on proposed Record Ridge mine until judicial review on whether the project requires an Environmental Assessment.
This decision ensures that the cen... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | The Safety of Deep Sedation and General Anesthesia in Dentistry Revealed | A study of 1M+ dental procedures using deep sedation or general anesthesia in British Columbia (1984–2019) found only three anesthesia-related deaths, all in the 1980s due to improper drill use, and no severe morbidity—showing very low over... |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Visitor Guard® helps Canadian Snowbirds prepare for Winter 2025 with Affordable Visitor Insurance Plans | Visitor Guard® is helping Canadian snowbirds prepare for Winter 2025 by offering affordable, comprehensive visitor insurance plans tailored for extended stays in the United States. As thousands of Canadians travel south each winter, the com... |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Spermosens receives patent approval in Canada | Spermosens receives patent approval in Canada
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Spermosens AB (“Spermosens” or the “Company”) today announces that the patent "Biosensor for Male Infertility" (CA 3,109,529) has been g... |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Collaborating across borders: working together to improve water quality in the Nooksack River watershed | The rainy season is just around the corner, and this is often when we see fecal bacteria levels rise in our local waterways. These bacteria indicate the likely presence of harmful bacteria, viruses, and parasites that can make people and an... |
| 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 26, 2025 | B.C. sets standard method to measure forest carbon | CANADA, August 26 - Print
British Columbia News
https://news.gov.bc.ca/32694
To address a recommendation from the auditor general, the Province has established a method for carbon modelling in timber supply reviews (TSRs).
In response to Re... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | Canada, B.C. help food, beverage producers reach new markets | CANADA, August 22 - Food and beverage producers and processors in British Columbia are getting help to increase sales and build export markets so the province has a more resilient and diverse economy in the future.
“Our producers and proces... |
| Aug 22, 2025 | New housing targets will bring thousands more homes | CANADA, August 21 - The Province has set new housing targets for a fourth group of municipalities, bringing thousands of new homes to communities throughout B.C.
Announced in May 2025, the fourth group of communities is part of the Province... |
| Aug 21, 2025 | - | Article content
Mark Kapczynski had been looking forward to it for weeks.
He had VIP tickets for him and his wife to attend an upscale seafood festival in Los Angeles last December where they would feast on the food he grew up eating as a k... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Bridge replacement will improve Highway 1 through Fraser Canyon | CANADA, August 12 - Work will get underway in fall 2025 on a project to replace the aging Sackum overhead bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Lytton, improving safety and supporting the long-term reliability of Highway 1 in the regio... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Construction moves ahead on multi-use path in northern B.C. | CANADA, August 11 - Print
British Columbia News
https://news.gov.bc.ca/32660
Construction is underway on the Cycle 16 Multi-Use Path (MUP), for pedestrians, cyclists and other active-transportation users in northern B.C.
The Ministry of Tra... |
| Aug 7, 2025 | Province strengthened services, supports for people, while building B.C. | CANADA, August 7 - B.C. supported people through high costs and climate emergencies, and ended the fiscal year 2024-25 with a deficit lower than expected.
“While our work to improve our fiscal position is underway, it is clear that, despite... |
| 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... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Fifteen individuals appointed to the Order of British Columbia | CANADA, August 4 - Fifteen people who exemplify excellence will be invested into the Order of British Columbia, the province’s highest honour.
Established in 1989, the Order of B.C. recognizes individuals from all walks of life and fields o... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | BC Coroners Service shares unregulated drug toxicity data for May, June 2025 | CANADA, July 31 - According to preliminary data, 145 people in May and 147 people in June 2025 died due to unregulated drug toxicity, as reported by the BC Coroners Service.
The unregulated drug deaths dashboard includes a new occupation in... |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Classrooms under construction will add nearly 1,500 student spaces | CANADA, July 31 - Construction is underway for new classrooms at seven schools across B.C., creating nearly 1,500 additional student spaces to support rapidly growing communities.
“Communities across the province are growing, and with that ... |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Be prepared, stay safe this B.C. Day long weekend | CANADA, July 29 - As the B.C. Day long weekend approaches, people are encouraged to stay informed about wildfire conditions, be prepared and plan travel.
Warming summer temperatures and ongoing drought mean much of British Columbia is at he... |
| Jul 26, 2025 | B.C., Canada strengthen support for farmers dealing with unexpected losses | CANADA, July 25 - The governments of B.C. and Canada are making changes to the AgriStability program to provide more financial support to B.C. farmers, following a virtual meeting of the federal, provincial and territorial ministers of agri... |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Keating Cross Road flyover will open to traffic on Monday, July 28 | CANADA, July 25 - Print
British Columbia News
https://news.gov.bc.ca/32616
Drivers are advised that the new Keating Cross Road flyover will open to northbound traffic on Monday, July 28, 2025.
This means a change to how drivers get to Keati... |
| Jul 26, 2025 | Keating Cross Road flyover will improve safety, traffic flow | CANADA, July 25 - The new northbound flyover on Patricia Bay Highway connecting to Keating Cross Road will be open for drivers on Monday, July 28, 2025, bringing significant safety and traffic-flow improvements to the region.
“People drivin... |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Coroner’s inquest will review death of Jeremy Charles Myrhaug | CANADA, July 24 - The circumstances surrounding the death of Jeremy Charles Myrhaug will be reviewed during a coroner’s inquest, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 8 until Friday, Sept. 19, 2025.
The inquest will be held at the Burnaby Coroners’ C... |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Strong forestry partnership delivers for people | CANADA, July 24 - A forest tenure held by Lake Babine Nation is increasing by more than 2,000% through a partnership with the Province and a tenure transfer from West Fraser, marking a significant milestone in growing the Nation’s role in f... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Freshwater fishing licence sales streamlined to B.C.’s WILD system | CANADA, July 23 - Recreational freshwater anglers will soon be able to buy B.C. freshwater fishing licences through the Wildlife Information and Licensing Data system (WILD), bringing fishing and hunting licensing into one convenient online... |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Mental-health supports strengthen community, reduce stigma | CANADA, July 22 - People in Victoria living with mental illness are benefiting from mental-health supports and a nurturing space to connect as the Province provides one-time funding of $500,000 to help strengthen the ongoing work of Connect... |
| 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 | People in B.C. urged to practise water safety | CANADA, July 21 - In recognition of National Drowning Prevention Week, the BC Coroners Service, together with the Lifesaving Society and B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), is sharing helpful reminders and promoting water safety awarene... |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Community-led service supports people in crisis in Kamloops | CANADA, July 21 - People experiencing a mental-health or substance-use crisis in Kamloops now have access to more services to help them stabilize and connect to the support they need.
“When someone is in crisis, being met with understanding... |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Province launches program to fund IVF, support families | CANADA, July 2 - People on the path to parenthood now have more supports as the Province launches its first-ever, publicly funded in-vitro fertilization (IVF) program, making IVF care more affordable and accessible for hopeful parents throu... |
| 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 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 26, 2025 | Annual report updates collective efforts to advance reconciliation | CANADA, June 25 - Print
British Columbia News
https://news.gov.bc.ca/32517
The 2024-25 Declaration Act Annual Report showcases the collaborative effort being made by the Province and Indigenous Peoples to implement the United Nations Declar... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | BC Coroners Service shares April 2025 unregulated drug-toxicity data | CANADA, June 24 - Preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service (BCCS) finds that 165 people died from unregulated toxic drugs in April 2025.
In 2025, deaths among those between the ages of 30 and 59 accounted for 68% of drug-to... |
| Jun 20, 2025 | Rebuilt Holt Creek bridge opens June 21 | CANADA, June 20 - A rebuilt bridge at Holt Creek will open to the public on Saturday, June 21, 2025, restoring access along a key section of the Cowichan Valley Trail for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians.
The bridge features a steel fr... |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Chief coroner will not direct inquest into death of Lisa Colleen Rauch | CANADA, June 19 - Print
British Columbia News
https://news.gov.bc.ca/32494
Dr. Jatinder Baidwan, British Columbia’s chief coroner, has determined not to direct an inquest in the death of Lisa Colleen Rauch as the circumstances do not meet t... |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Public invited to learn about improvements to Highway 14-Idlemore intersection | CANADA, June 17 - Print
British Columbia News
https://news.gov.bc.ca/32472
Safety improvements are planned for the intersection at Highway 14 and Idlemore Road in Sooke and a public information session about the project will be held.
Staff ... |
| Jun 14, 2025 | Daytime closures extended on Highway 1 between Sicamous, Salmon Arm | CANADA, June 14 - Drivers are advised that daytime closures of Highway 1 between Sicamous and Salmon Arm, related to construction on the R.W. Bruhn bridge and approaches project, will continue through Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
This 10-day e... |
| Jun 13, 2025 | Province helps build global connections for B.C.’s life-sciences sector | CANADA, June 13 - B.C. will lead a delegation of companies to the BIO International Convention in Boston, Mass., to attract more investment to the province’s life-sciences sector and build relationships with other countries to help strength... |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Expanded Supreme Court registry services open in Port Coquitlam | CANADA, June 11 - People living in the Tri-Cities region now have better access to court services with the opening of a fully equipped Supreme Court registry at the Port Coquitlam courthouse.
“The Tri-Cities is one of the fastest-growing re... |
| 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 3, 2025 | Investment in anti-violence projects supports Indigenous people in B.C. | CANADA, June 3 - New funding for B.C.’s Path Forward Community Fund will ensure that Indigenous people have the resources they need to address violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.
“Indigenous women, girls and 2SL... |
| May 24, 2025 | The global drug war like you’ve never seen it: 3 reasons to watch Addicted | Listen
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| May 23, 2025 | Families in Prince George will benefit from new child care spaces | CANADA, May 23 - Families in Prince George will now have access to a new child care centre with 73 licensed spaces.
“I’m so proud of this partnership. This new child care centre will give Prince George families greater access to high-qualit... |
| 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 8, 2025 | New child care centre open in downtown Vancouver | CANADA, May 8 - Families and children in Vancouver are benefiting from more licensed child care spaces, providing more options in the downtown core.
"We are excited that families who are living or working in Vancouver will get to benef... |
| May 8, 2025 | B.C. ranchers, farmers urged to protect livestock as wildfire risk increases | CANADA, May 8 - With wildfire season fast approaching, B.C. ranchers and farmers are encouraged to register the location of their livestock to protect their animals during emergencies.
“Ranchers and farmers are deeply committed to the well-... |
| 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 28, 2025 | 5-year-old girl, her parents among those dead in vehicle ramming in Vancouver | Thirty-two people were hurt. Seven were in critical condition and three were in serious condition at hospitals on Monday, Vancouver Police Department spokesperson Steve Addison said.
Those killed include nine females and two males ranging i... |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Construction begins on centre for children with health complexity | CANADA, April 25 - Children and youth with complex care needs throughout B.C are closer to having access to a dedicated BC Children’s Hospital facility, as construction is now underway.
“We recognize that children with complex care needs an... |
| Apr 10, 2025 | B.C. makes heat pumps more affordable for people with low incomes | CANADA, April 9 - The Province is making electric heat pumps more affordable for low- and moderate-income households, including renters and those who live in multi-unit residential buildings.
“Every British Columbian deserves reliable, affo... |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Province takes action to improve wildfire resiliency, enhance forest stewardship | CANADA, April 4 - The Province is taking action to adapt B.C.’s forests to ensure long-term sustainability and good-paying jobs by enlisting BC Timber Sales (BCTS) to play a larger role in reducing wildfire risk and enhancing forest and com... |
| 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 ... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Province takes action to improve wildfire resiliency, enhance forest stewardship | CANADA, April 4 - The Province is taking action to adapt B.C.’s forests to ensure long-term sustainability and good-paying jobs by enlisting BC Timber Sales (BCTS) to play a larger role in reducing wildfire risk and enhancing forest and com... |
| Apr 3, 2025 | Expansion of early resolution process will help resolve family law matters | CANADA, April 3 - Families in Abbotsford, Chilliwack and New Westminster are able to resolve family law matters quicker while saving money on court costs with the expansion of the early resolution process.
As of Tuesday, April 1, 2025, the ... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Grants for cycling, walking paths support sustainability | CANADA, March 27 - Cyclists and walkers will enjoy more multi-use pathways, protected bike lanes, pedestrian bridges, and safety improvements as the Province helps local governments expand their active transportation infrastructure.
“With t... |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Investment in adult education paves pathways to high-priority careers | CANADA, March 27 - Adults looking to upgrade their academic skills to access high-priority post-secondary career programs will continue to benefit from tuition-free Adult Basic Education (ABE) and English Language Learning (ELL) pathway pro... |
| 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 24, 2025 | People invited to learn about new roundabout coming to Port Alberni | CANADA, March 24 - Residents of Port Alberni and surrounding areas are invited to review online materials showcasing the new roundabout to be constructed at the Highway 4 and Beaver Creek Road intersection.
The materials will provide inform... |
| Mar 22, 2025 | Extended closures resume as work advances on Canal Road | CANADA, March 21 - Travellers are advised that extended closures are planned on a section of Canal Road on South Pender Island to advance repair work on the road.
Road closures will be in effect daily starting on Monday, March 24, 2025, thr... |
| Mar 21, 2025 | First Nations continue to expand development in clean-energy sector | CANADA, March 21 - Twelve First Nations throughout B.C. are receiving provincial funding to support clean-energy projects that will help their members lower energy costs and provide them access to efficient, sustainable sources of energy.
“... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Elon Musk’s Tesla in line of fire amid US tariff war, says facing retaliation after Canada province pulls back subsidies | Elon Musk's auto company Tesla Inc. has raised the alarm over potential regulatory “retaliation” from other countries amid United States President Donald Trump's tariff rampage, Bloomberg reported, citing a company letter to US Trade Repres... |
| Mar 14, 2025 | BC Coroners Service shares January 2025 unregulated drug toxicity data | CANADA, March 14 - According to preliminary data, the deaths of 152 people due to unregulated drug toxicity were reported to the Coroners Service in January 2025.
Deaths among those between the age of 40 and 59 accounted for 50% of drug-tox... |
| 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 7, 2025 | Deaths of unhoused British Columbians rose sharply in 2023 | CANADA, March 7 - At least 458 people experiencing homelessness died in British Columbia in 2023, according to data from the BC Coroners Service.
This reflects an increase of 23% from 2022 (373) and is nearly three times the number of peopl... |
| 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... |
| Mar 1, 2025 | Labour market forecast lands amid tariff threats, immigration cap | CANADA, February 28 - VICTORIA – B.C.’s new 2024 Labour Market Outlook (LMO) estimates more than one million job openings in B.C. over the next decade.
The 2025 LMO will consider the impacts of U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods and federal cha... |
| 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 | 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 20, 2025 | Government provides update on pharmacy investigations, prescribed alternatives | CANADA, February 19 - The Province is taking action to prevent the diversion of prescribed opioids and hold bad actors accountable for putting people and communities at risk.
The Prescribed Alternatives Program helps save lives by separatin... |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 2025 minimum wage increases confirmed | CANADA, February 14 - B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will see a 2.6% wage increase on June 1, 2025, keeping pace with inflation.
The general minimum wage increases from $17.40 to $17.85 per hour. This follows the changes made in spring 2024 to ... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | More sheriffs will safeguard court visitors | CANADA, February 6 - A graduating class of 24 B.C. sheriffs will soon begin their careers keeping people safe at courthouses throughout the province.
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, welcomed the graduates from the Justice Institute of Britis... |
| Feb 5, 2025 | New B.C. council will advocate for forestry workers | CANADA, February 5 - The Province has formed a new council to advance British Columbia’s interests in the long-standing softwood lumber dispute with the United States.
The council brings together leaders from the forestry sector and labour,... |
| 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... |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Families will benefit from new child care spaces at Marysville Elementary school | CANADA, February 5 - More families in Kimberley will have access to affordable, quality child care with 148 new child care spaces opening soon at Marysville Elementary school.
“This new child care centre in Kimberley will benefit hard-worki... |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Amid global uncertainty, minister meets with economic forecast council | CANADA, January 31 - The impacts of potential U.S. tariffs are adding uncertainty to the global and domestic outlook, but private-sector forecasters indicate British Columbia is well positioned to take on whatever comes next.
At their annua... |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Province takes additional steps to limit spread of chronic wasting disease | CANADA, January 31 - Government is taking additional action to protect deer and other related species from the potential spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD).
CWD is a fatal infection that affects species in the deer family (cervids), su... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Public invited to learn about improvements to Highway 14, Idlemore Road | CANADA, January 23 - Print
British Columbia News
https://news.gov.bc.ca/31922
People are invited to an information session about plans for safety improvements coming to the intersection of Highway 14 and Idlemore Road.
Ministry staff will p... |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Construction begins on new student housing in Nanaimo | CANADA, January 23 - Students studying at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Nanaimo campus will have access to more on-campus housing beds and a new dining hall, with construction underway.
“Students need a place to call home when they ar... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | New Fort St. James hospital to open for patients | CANADA, January 13 - People in Fort St. James and area will have enhanced access to health care in state-of-the-art surroundings when their new hospital opens on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025.
”We’re thrilled to announce that the new hospital is o... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Oncology, renal expansion at East Kootenay Regional Hospital moves ahead | CANADA, January 13 - People in the East Kootenay region are one step closer to improved oncology and renal health services at East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) as the Province moves ahead with an approved business plan for a new two-fl... |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Uptown Mobility Hub makes taking the bus an easier choice | CANADA, January 13 - Major improvements to the Uptown area of Saanich will make it easier for people to choose transit to get around Greater Victoria.
A contract has been awarded for the completion of the Ravine Way Transit and Active Trans... |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Renter’s tax credit, homeowner grant help people get ahead | CANADA, January 2 - Whether they rent or own, people in B.C. may be eligible for help with their housing costs in 2025.
Renters may be eligible for support through the renter’s tax credit. Starting in 2025, income thresholds are increasing ... |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Plot twist! Oliver tops most popular baby names in B.C. | CANADA, December 31 - Move over, Noah. Oliver is the most popular name for babies born this year in British Columbia.
Oliver is followed by Olivia, Liam, Noah, Theodore, Charlotte, Lucas, Isla, Amelia and Leo, according to the Vital Statist... |
| 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 30, 2024 | Cost-of-living supports help with holiday expenses | CANADA, December 30 - Eligible people will get some help with their holiday bills with benefits and credits arriving in the new year.
“I know the high cost of living can cause pressure for so many people during the holiday season,” said Bre... |
| Dec 29, 2024 | B.C. reflects on another year fighting wildfires, building climate resiliency | CANADA, December 29 - In 2024, the BC Wildfire Service worked with people and communities to fight wildfires and build climate resiliency throughout B.C.
Since April 1, 2024, a total of 1,688 wildfires resulted in approximately 1.08 million... |
| Dec 27, 2024 | Public invited to forest planning open house in the Bulkley Valley | CANADA, December 27 - People in the Bulkley Valley are invited for involvement in the development of the Bulkley-Morice Forest Landscape Plan (FLP).
“What excites me about forest landscape plans is they provide the opportunity to bring comm... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Wonowon Elementary addition, upgrades begin | CANADA, December 20 - New upgrades to Wonowon Elementary in northeastern B.C. will lead to an improved, expanded school with better access for people with disabilities.
“Our government’s historic investments in new and expanded schools are ... |
| Dec 20, 2024 | New measures in place will boost home construction | CANADA, December 20 - New actions are being implemented to help more people find affordable homes in the communities where they live and work.
“Everyone should be able to afford a home in their chosen community, but high home costs and real... |
| 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 | Nicomen River Bridge on Highway 1 opens to two lanes | CANADA, December 12 - Print
British Columbia News
https://news.gov.bc.ca/31843
The replacement of Nicomen River Bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway is complete.
The new two-lane bridge provides safer, more reliable travel and is better equip... |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Construction underway on new North Vancouver elementary school | CANADA, December 11 - Students and families are one step closer to having a new elementary school in the Cloverley neighbourhood now that construction has started.
“As the sixth major capital school project to break ground in North Vancouve... |