CANADA, May 30 - Non-profit and municipal housing providers can apply for more than $775 million in total funding to deliver more than 4,600 rental homes through the latest intake of the Building BC: Community Housing Fund. “We’ve been taking actions to …
CANADA, May 30 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32420 The Province of British Columbia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government of Yukon to explore and advance the planning of a future connection between the …
CANADA, May 30 - Jagrup Brar, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals, has released the following statement in recognition of the official opening of the new Blackwater Mine: “I am thrilled to congratulate Artemis Gold Inc. on the grand opening of the …
CANADA, May 29 - Cathedral Park will partially reopen for hiking and backcountry camping in selected areas on Friday, June 20, 2025, providing access to lakes located in the core area. Reservations have been added to the popular Quiniscoe Lake backcountry …
CANADA, May 29 - People in northern British Columbia will benefit from improved roads as the Province rolls out highway and side-road resurfacing projects in summer 2025 covering approximately 320 kilometres. In the Prince George area, approximately 20 …
CANADA, May 29 - The Sunshine Coast Community Forest is being recognized for its excellence in forestry and its effect on the community, receiving the 2025 Robin Hood Memorial Award for Excellence in Community Forestry on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. “When you …
CANADA, May 29 - In the face of global instability, the first session of the 43rd parliament focused on growing a stronger, more self-sufficient economy that supports good-paying jobs and protecting the services British Columbians rely on. “In this time of …
CANADA, May 29 - More people are finding homes as the Province and municipalities boost housing delivery through targets, with new communities joining the program. Housing targets have delivered 16,130 net new homes, built across the first 30 priority …
CANADA, May 28 - Employers and workers are reminded that on Sunday, June 1, 2025, B.C.’s general minimum wage increases from $17.40 to $17.85 an hour. The 2.6% increase on June 1 also applies to minimum-wage rates for resident caretakers, live-in home- …
CANADA, May 28 - Applications are being accepted for French-language funding to support projects that enhance services and promote linguistic vitality. The Province is investing $250,000 to support non-profit organizations in delivering initiatives that …
CANADA, May 27 - Accessibility and inclusion continue to be front of mind in BC Parks so more people can connect to the beauty and benefits of being in nature. Following the release of the BC Parks Commitment to Inclusion in March 2023, facilities such as …
CANADA, May 27 - Major construction is underway on the Highway 1 bus-on-shoulder project, which will improve transit for people travelling between downtown Victoria and the Westshore. The new bus lanes will stretch from the McKenzie Interchange to the …
CANADA, May 27 - Drivers are advised of three overnight closures of Highway 1 between Lytton and Spences Bridge to accommodate construction of the new bridge over the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) railway. The closures are necessary to facilitate the …
CANADA, May 26 - Seniors in Burnaby are moving into 155 new affordable rental homes with the opening of Dania Gardens, a new six-storey housing building offering a vibrant community for seniors to thrive. “B.C. is an extraordinary place, but rising global …
CANADA, May 26 - The BC Coroners Service will hold an inquest into the death of Patricia Ann Wilson in Burnaby, scheduled from June 16-25, 2025. The inquest will take place at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown …
CANADA, May 26 - Susie Chant, parliamentary secretary for seniors’ services and long-term care – “The opening of this housing complex is great news for seniors and people with disabilities who will live in comfort and dignity, close to their loved ones. …
CANADA, May 26 - Beverly Slater, president, Tahltan Central Government – “For generations the Tahltan have been striving to see our Title and Rights recognized, our people thrive economically and socially, and our cultural and environment values respected. …
CANADA, May 26 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32379 Nominations for the honorary designation of King’s Counsel (KC) for 2025 opened on Monday, May 26, 2025, and will be accepted until July 18, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. The KC designation …
CANADA, May 23 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the 111th anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident: “On May 23, 1914, a chartered steamer named the Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver harbour after a long transoceanic voyage from …
CANADA, May 23 - People in northern B.C. will have more reliable access to healthy food, thanks to an investment from the Province. This support for local projects will address unique food-access challenges in rural, remote and First Nations communities. …
