CANADA, June 27 - People enjoying beautiful British Columbia this Canada Day long weekend are strongly urged to use caution and be prepared as warm weather and drought conditions increase wildfire risk in many areas of the province. Residents and …
CANADA, June 27 - A new report by BC Stats has found that connecting underserved rural and remote communities to high-speed internet brings significant economic benefits to people throughout British Columbia. The Rural B.C. Connectivity Benefits study …
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 targets are …
CANADA, June 26 - Acknowledgment The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous …
CANADA, June 26 - People in more than 1,500 households on Haida Gwaii now have access to high-speed internet services enabling faster, more reliable access to digital services and opportunities. “Ensuring the same level of connectivity and access to …
CANADA, June 26 - People in the village of Lach Klan, also known as Kitkatla, 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 …
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 in the …
CANADA, June 25 - On World Drowning Prevention Day, the BC Coroners Service, together with the Lifesaving Society, are sharing a timely reminder of the risks associated with water activities. Updated statistics from the BC Coroners Service report 101 …
CANADA, June 24 - Chief Glenn Bennett of the Kitselas First Nation; Gary Anandasangaree, federal Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations; and Murray Rankin, British Columbia Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, marked a significant milestone …
CANADA, June 24 - The BC Coroners Service (BCCS) will hold an inquest into the death of Randy Dale Lampreau at the Kamloops Law Courts (455 Columbia St., Kamloops) starting Monday, July 22, 2024, at 9:30 am. The death of Lampreau, 49, was reported to BCCS …
CANADA, June 24 - More classrooms will soon be coming to Cumberland Community school because of new funding from the Province. “Our government is focused on building new and expanded schools, as we welcome new students in communities that are quickly …
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 investment in housing …
CANADA, June 24 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31153 With work underway on improvements to Highway 1 between 216th and 264th streets, drivers should expect traffic-pattern changes due to construction activity for the duration of the …
CANADA, June 24 - People in more than 800 households in five communities on Vancouver Island now have access to high-speed broadband internet unlocking better, faster access to digital services and opportunities. “Faster, reliable internet access for these …
CANADA, June 20 - British Columbia intends to enact legislation that recognizes the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal title throughout Haida Gwaii, effective on Friday, July 5, 2024. The Haida Nation Recognition Amendment Act, 2024, which received royal assent on …
CANADA, June 19 - Families and individuals have begun moving into 90 new affordable rental homes in North Vancouver as construction is complete on the Salal Apartments. “Salal Apartments will provide families and individuals with a mix of rental rates, …
CANADA, June 19 - Mothers from across northern B.C. who are seeking a safe place to stay for themselves and their children will soon have access to 34 new transitional housing units in Prince George, along with parenting and cultural supports. “These 34 …
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 communities. “We must …
CANADA, June 19 - The Medical Services Commission of British Columbia and Harrison Healthcare Inc. reached a settlement on the petition filed Feb. 1, 2023. Harrison Healthcare has worked with the Medical Services Commission and committed to make agreed- …
CANADA, June 19 - People are one step closer to increased access to cancer care in Nanaimo as Island Health and BC Cancer have issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a construction manager for the new BC Cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital …
