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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...

BC-IBN, GELP, and Consulate General of India in Vancouver Present the...

Vancouver – BC-IBN, GELP, and the Consulate General of India are hosting the Education and Skills Summit on July 21st from 12:30-5:30 pm at...

B.C. premier says some deficits require spending as NDP prepares to...

Victoria: British Columbia's New Democrat government has been tackling some of the province's fundamental deficits in recent months by spending billions in surplus dollars,...

B.C. eliminates carbon tax

The B.C. government is cancelling the carbon tax by introducing legislation to drop the rate to $0, effective Tuesday, April 1, 2025. “British Columbians are...

More than 500 affordable homes open in Greater Victoria

People living in Greater Victoria now have more affordable housing options with 530 new rental homes open or opening soon in the community. “Having access...

City of Surrey celebrates National Seniors Day with three days of...

Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey proudly wrapped up three days of community events in honour of National Seniors Day, offering opportunities for older...

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...

Powell River RCMP: Drowning on Savary Island

On June 30th at around 8:00 a.m., police responded to a report of a drowning near the barge terminal on Savary Island. Police attended and...

New intake open for connectivity funding applications

The sixth intake of the Connecting Communities BC funding program will be open for applications until June 30, 2025. In March 2022, B.C. and Canada announced...

Budget measures ensure homes are for people, not speculators

As part of Budget 2024 measures that will increase supply and make homes more affordable and accessible, the Province is taking action against speculators...