Rail Safety Week promotes safety, awareness in B.C.
The BC Coroners Service, together with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit and CN, is encouraging people in B.C. to learn more about rail...
Delivering 200 new beds for seniors in south Okanagan
Seniors in the south Okanagan will soon have access to more long-term care as Kaigo Senior Living, in partnership with the Province, breaks ground...
Dewdney Bridge replacement reaches completion
People travelling Highway 7 east of Mission will experience the smooth crossing of the Dewdney Bridge replacement, improving the safety and reliability of the highway...
Vancouver radio personality Red Robinson has died at age 86, family...
Vancouver: The family of Vancouver radio personality Red Robinson says he has died after a brief illness.
In a statement posted online, Robinson's family says he...
Minimum wage increases to $17.40 an hour on June 1
B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise when the general minimum wage increases from $16.75 to $17.40 per hour on June 1, 2024.
This...
Traffic stop leads to seizure of significant quantity of contraband tobacco
BC Highway Patrol is investigating after a traffic stop for impairment led to the significant seizure of contraband tobacco near Duncan last month.
On June...
New committee begins work to dismantle systemic racism
A new provincial committee has begun work to remove systemic barriers that make access to government programs and services challenging for racialized people in...
Medals of Good Citizenship mark a decade of honouring selfless service
Eighteen individuals are being recognized for their exceptional contributions as the Medal of Good Citizenship marks 10 years of celebrating community service in British...
Stronger measures will address sexual violence at post-secondary schools
Government is introducing legislation and an action plan to strengthen support for post-secondary communities in preventing and responding to sexual violence.
“Sexual violence is never...
Making homes available for people with speculation and vacancy tax
The speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) continues to help make more long-term housing available, according to the Province’s annual report for mayors in communities where...