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 forestry. “This …
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 platform. …
CANADA, July 23 - Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in response to Statistics Canada’s release of 2024 police-reported crime statistics: “The newly released 2024 police-reported crime stats …
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 Connections Place and …
CANADA, July 22 - British Columbia shoppers will have more choice, while workers and professionals will have greater freedom to move between provinces after the signing of three internal trade agreements at the Council of the Federation. Premier David Eby …
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 step in the …
CANADA, July 22 - More people can access Myra-Bellevue Park and safely enjoy one of the most scenic sections of the historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail as several infrastructure upgrades are nearing completion. The Myra Station parking lot has been expanded …
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 districts of …
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 and compassion …
CANADA, July 21 - Drivers are advised the Main Street eastbound on-ramp to Highway 1 at the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge will be closed nightly from July 23-25, 2025, to complete paving. A section of Main Street eastbound will also be closed for resurfacing …
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 awareness. In 2024, …
CANADA, July 17 - The Province is limiting sales of the drugs tirzepatide and dulaglutide, commonly known by the brand names Mounjaro and Trulicity, to preserve the supply for people with diabetes who really need it. In April 2023, the provincial …
CANADA, July 17 - Premier David Eby has announced a strategic shift to his cabinet in order to centre jobs, the economy and the needs of British Columbians in their communities. “We need to be responsive to the changing needs of our province by growing …
CANADA, July 16 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32583 Drivers are advised the north side on-ramp to Highway 1 westbound from East 1st Avenue will close for two weeks, from Thursday, July 17, until Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. The closure will …
CANADA, July 16 - The Province, in collaboration with partner First Nations, has protected 1,450 hectares of critical ecosystems in the Great Bear Sea. “The Great Bear Sea is home to some of the richest ecosystems in the world, and together with First …
CANADA, July 16 - Sae-Hoon Stan Chung, chair, B.C. Arts Council – “Artists and arts and culture organizations continued to demonstrate an extraordinary impact on citizens’ lives and to ground arts and culture in meaningful ways in communities throughout …
CANADA, July 16 - In just two months, B.C. has received almost 780 job applications from qualified health professionals across the United States, reflecting strong momentum from the Province’s co-ordinated U.S. recruitment campaign. Building on this …
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 ministries to better …
CANADA, July 14 - More Richmond residents can keep their affordable homes with support from the Province and the B.C. Rental Protection Fund. “We’re working on every front to address the housing crisis and rising costs, so people have an affordable home in …
CANADA, July 14 - The Province is urging people in British Columbia to conserve water over the coming weeks as forecasts suggest much of the province will experience elevated drought conditions. “Saving water and responding to drought is a shared …
