CANADA, August 1 - A flood warning, flood watches and an evacuation order have been issued due to a landslide over the Chilcotin River near Farwell Canyon as the Province takes action with partners to keep people safe. In the morning of Wednesday, July 31 …
CANADA, July 31 - Families in Burnaby will have 550 more student spaces in their community as part of the government’s plan to expand schools faster. “With a record number of people choosing to make B.C. their home, our government continues to invest in …
CANADA, July 31 - Students and staff in Richmond will soon have safer classrooms after Diefenbaker Elementary school is rebuilt to the latest seismic safety standards. “Today’s announcement marks another step forward in our government’s commitment to …
CANADA, July 31 - The B.C. Day long weekend sees heavy traffic on provincial highways. To ensure safety, the Province and the BC Highway Patrol advise that travellers should plan ahead and exercise extra caution. People travelling B.C.’s most popular …
CANADA, July 31 - Six initiatives spearheaded by non-profit organizations will receive a total of $250,000 to promote and strengthen French language services in the province. “We are proud to support initiatives that contribute to the vitality of the …
CANADA, July 31 - A combined 211 supportive homes and shelter spaces are underway or will be preserved for people experiencing homelessness in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside as part of the Province’s contributions to the landmark Harbour Light redevelopment …
CANADA, July 31 - Seniors in Saanich are moving into 100 new affordable rental homes with the completion of the Linwood Court redevelopment. “Seniors shouldn’t have to leave the community they helped build because of lack of affordable housing,” said Ravi …
CANADA, July 31 - Construction will soon begin on 37 new homes for Indigenous individuals, families and seniors in Smithers. Located at 1611 Main St., Ken’ulh K’it Yikh is the community’s first Indigenous-led housing project. The name Ken’ulh K’it Yikh …
CANADA, July 31 - Harwinder Sandhu, MLA for Vernon-Monashee – “HCAP has already been successful in training health-care support workers throughout the province, and the expansion to include mental-health and addictions care is a critical step forward. It …
CANADA, July 31 - Seniors will be supported to stay in their homes longer with a new virtual service that provides some of the essential support of a long-term care facility in their own home. “Seniors prefer to live in their own home receiving supports …
CANADA, July 30 - From Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/office-infrastructure/news/2024/07/upgrades-to-brennan-park-recreation-centre-and-squamish-river-dike-in-squamish.html Residents in the District of Squamish …
CANADA, July 30 - From Saulteau First Nations: https://www.saulteau.com/cultural-centre/sfn-cultural-centre-grande-opening-a-success/ Saulteau First Nations was thrilled to announce the grand opening of its highly anticipated Cultural and Recreation Centre …
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 deep sadness the …
CANADA, July 30 - At least 1,158 British Columbians have lost their lives to unregulated drug toxicity in the first half of 2024, according to preliminary data from the BC Coroners Service (BCCS). The findings show there were 181 and 185 suspected …
CANADA, July 30 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31394 From Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association (SORCA): https://mailchi.mp/sorca/1wygjqs37c-1126040?e=%5bUNIQID%5d Thank you to our supporters! On July 24th, SORCA, along with many key …
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 build more …
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 power across …
CANADA, July 29 - A new gymnasium is now open for students and staff at École des Deux-rives, while offering families in the community a valuable gathering area. “Our government continues to fulfil our promise to build, expand, and upgrade schools …
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 have reached an …
CANADA, July 29 - The Province is contributing $2 million through its Innovative Clean Energy (ICE) fund to establish a battery innovation centre at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus (UBCO). This cutting-edge facility will focus on …
