CANADA, June 25 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32517 The 2024-25 Declaration Act Annual Report showcases the collaborative effort being made by the Province and Indigenous Peoples to implement the United Nations Declaration on the …
CANADA, June 25 - Communities that rely upon regional airports, heliports and water aerodromes provincewide will benefit from funding provided through the Province of B.C.’s Air Access Program. “Through the B.C. Air Access Program, we’re supporting …
CANADA, June 24 - Preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service (BCCS) finds that 165 people died from unregulated toxic drugs in April 2025. In 2025, deaths among those between the ages of 30 and 59 accounted for 68% of drug-toxicity deaths in …
CANADA, June 24 - Construction will begin this summer for the new ferry terminal in downtown Victoria, following the awarding of a design-build contract to Pomerleau Inc. Early work will begin by the end of June with major construction of the new landmark …
CANADA, June 24 - Families in Princeton will now have access to 80 new child care spaces at the Riverside Learning Centre. “Access to more high-quality, affordable child care spaces will make a real difference for the women, and working and single parents …
CANADA, June 24 - Off-road vehicle enthusiasts can soon enjoy improved trails and recreation infrastructure in several communities throughout B.C. This year, $400,000 from the Province’s Off-Road Vehicle (ORV) Trail Fund will support 20 regional projects, …
CANADA, June 24 - Municipalities throughout B.C. will now have quicker access to financing to deliver capital projects, such as infrastructure or amenities, thanks to changes in provincial borrowing regulations. The updated regulations respond to concerns …
CANADA, June 24 - With less than one year to go before Vancouver welcomes the FIFA World Cup 26, the Province, City of Vancouver and BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) have released updated estimates on costs and revenues. “Hosting FIFA World Cup 26 is an …
CANADA, June 23 - The Province has fully permitted the Highland Valley Copper Mine Life Extension (HVC MLE) project west of Logan Lake. The extension was identified by Premier David Eby as a priority project to expedite as part of British Columbia’s …
CANADA, June 23 - Lana Popham, MLA for Saanich South – “This supportive living home with a focused model of support will meet the unique needs of people living with acquired brain injuries on Vancouver Island. The opening of Connect Saanich Peninsula …
CANADA, June 23 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism: “Forty years ago today, 329 innocent people boarded Air India Flight 182 on Canadian soil but never made it to their final …
CANADA, June 23 - The report and recommendations of the 2024 Labour Relations Code Review Panel are now posted publicly for review and feedback. The review panel’s report has been posted on the govTogetherBC website where people can share their views on …
CANADA, June 23 - New operating rooms at Vancouver General Hospital will provide people in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia with better access to faster, high-quality surgical care. Construction has begun on 15 new operating rooms and one hybrid …
CANADA, June 20 - Abbotsford Police Department: A total of $643,000 in SITE funding was allocated to support the Abbotsford Police Department’s Project Spotlight, an eight-month initiative targeting repeat violent offenders involved in violent property …
CANADA, June 20 - People receiving provincial income assistance in British Columbia who are also eligible to receive the new federal Canada Disability Benefit will keep the entire benefit, thanks to a B.C. exemption. The first Canada Disability Benefit …
CANADA, June 20 - A rebuilt bridge at Holt Creek will open to the public on Saturday, June 21, 2025, restoring access along a key section of the Cowichan Valley Trail for pedestrians, cyclists and equestrians. The bridge features a steel frame and wooden …
CANADA, June 20 - Drivers are advised of an overnight closure on Highway 1 at Tank Hill, 14 kilometres east of Lytton, to allow for the placement of concrete on the new structure over the CPKC Railway. Highway 1 through the Fraser Canyon will be closed in …
CANADA, June 19 - People in northeastern British Columbia are one step closer to a new centre that will offer a holistic, culturally safe approach to addictions treatment and recovery, supporting more people on their healing journey. “This groundbreaking …
CANADA, June 19 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32494 Dr. Jatinder Baidwan, British Columbia’s chief coroner, has determined not to direct an inquest in the death of Lisa Colleen Rauch as the circumstances do not meet the requirement …
CANADA, June 19 - People hoping to build better careers will continue to have access to a popular grant program, as registration for StrongerBC future skills grant funded programming opens for the fall semester. People living in British Columbia can …
