CANADA, July 30 - The Province is strengthening its efforts to combat human trafficking with the creation of a new, co-ordinated provincial response team. The counter human trafficking unit (CHTU) will enhance the detection, investigation and prosecution …
CANADA, July 30 - Premier David Eby is celebrating hundreds of jobs and billions in economic growth that come with the first shipments of liquefied natural gas from LNG Canada to Asia, marking a historic milestone for British Columbia diversifying its …
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 strong …
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 heightened risk of …
CANADA, July 29 - A new $200-million contribution agreement between the Government of B.C. and Haisla Nation will support building the infrastructure needed to ensure the Cedar LNG facility runs on clean, B.C. energy – making it one of the lowest emitting …
CANADA, July 28 - Tamara Davidson, Minister of Environment and Parks – “B.C. is a clean-energy powerhouse, and this second call for power will help harness our province’s potential for producing more energy in an environmentally friendly way. While we …
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 agriculture. “Now is …
CANADA, July 25 - Jagrup Brar, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals, has released the following statement on the successful rescue of three workers at Red Chris mine in northwestern B.C.: “Today, we breathe a collective sigh of relief and express our …
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 driving through this …
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 Keating Cross Road …
CANADA, July 25 - Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, has released the following statement in response to the softwood lumber antidumping duties announced by the United States: “U.S. President Donald Trump has made it his mission to destroy Canada’s economy …
CANADA, July 25 - A recently released What We Heard report highlights that B.C.’s Filipino community shares a vision for a provincial cultural centre dedicated to community spirit, recognition and representation, and programming that supports people in …
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’ Court (20th floor …
CANADA, July 24 - The public notification and evacuation route planning funding stream of the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) supports projects that develop or update evacuation route plans and/or public notification plans. This funding is …
CANADA, July 24 - Harwinder Sandhu, MLA for Vernon-Lumby – “As a long-time registered nurse who has spent years on the front lines of health care, I’ve seen how critical it is for patients to receive care close to home, especially when facing something as …
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 …
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