CANADA, August 3 - As active monitoring continues at the site of the Chilcotin River landslide, the River Forecast Centre (RFC) has updated its forecast for potential flooding. Based on preliminary modelling of a potential worst-case scenario (a rapid …
CANADA, August 2 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31423 People travelling the Sea to Sky Highway during the next two weeks are advised to expect lane closures and delays through Lions Bay due to planned highway-resurfacing work. From …
CANADA, August 2 - Hundreds of elementary students in Richmond will soon have safer places to learn with construction starting on a seismic upgrade at Alfred B. Dixon Elementary school. “With this work underway, we’re another step closer to safer schools …
CANADA, August 2 - A coroner’s inquest into the death of Melvin Viggo Gary Erickson will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby). The death of Erickson, 52, …
CANADA, August 2 - A flood warning, flood watches and an evacuation order remain in place due to a landslide over the Chilcotin River near Farwell Canyon. The Province is continuing to take action with partners to keep people safe with around-the-clock …
CANADA, August 1 - Students and staff will soon be in safer, modern classrooms with funding approved for a seismic replacement of Montgomery Middle school. “Our government is committed to building, expanding and upgrading schools throughout B.C. to ensure …
CANADA, August 1 - The Province is providing nearly $6 million to the B.C. Search and Rescue Association (BCSARA) so that ground search-and-rescue (GSAR) groups can continue to have the training, equipment and resources they need to help keep people safe. …
CANADA, August 1 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31420 People travelling through south Duncan will soon have better access to additional routes as work begins to reopen Allenby Road. The road has been closed due to slope instability …
CANADA, August 1 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31370 Cowichan Tribes will begin using its own laws and the B.C. provincial court to resolve child and family welfare matters involving Cowichan children. Following a landmark co- …
CANADA, August 1 - B.C. and shíshálh Nation are making further updates to changes proposed in the shíshálh swiya Dock Management Plan (DMP) to provide additional predictability for Sunshine Coast dock and boathouse owners. The latest changes are informed …
CANADA, August 1 - The Province is amending the personal use-notice period for home purchasers in B.C. to three months to improve conditions for first-time homebuyers, while ensuring that tenants have more than two months notice to find new housing. On …
CANADA, August 1 - People and communities will be better protected from structure fires as the provincial government implements legislation to enhance fire safety through an enhanced system of inspections and effective enforcement. The Fire Safety Act ( …
CANADA, August 1 - Aman Singh, MLA for Richmond-Queensborough – “With today’s announcement, the people of Richmond and across the region are another step closer to having expanded hospital service and modernized acute care in their community. This is made …
CANADA, August 1 - While out enjoying the B.C. Day long weekend, people are strongly urged to be prepared and remain vigilant as many parts of the province are experiencing increased temperatures and wildfire risk. Residents and travellers should use …
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 …
