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B.C. releases independent reports on E-Comm cost management

An independent review of E-Comm 911’s governance structure, operational efficiencies and financial controls has identified improvements that are necessary to ensure the emergency-dispatch service...

New stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge fully open as Pattullo Bridge demolition begins

Travellers will benefit from safer, more reliable crossing, faster commutes All four lanes on the stal̕əw̓asəm (Riverview) Bridge opened to vehicle traffic on Saturday, Feb....

Supporting stronger communities through capital projects grants

Organizations throughout the province will benefit from capital projects grants through Community Gaming Grants, which help ensure British Columbians have access to programs and...

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...

B.C.’s agriculture industry at forefront of climate change reality

Calgary: With more than 400 active wildfires still burning in B.C. and many residents yet to return to their homes, it's too early to...

BC Highway Patrol uses 277 Mandatory Alcohol Screenings to keep roads...

The combined road safety efforts of BC Highway Patrol led to 226 tickets and 362 roadside breath demands. Of those breath demands, 277 were...

Coquitlam RCMP seek witnesses and dash-cam in hit and run

Coquitlam RCMP are seeking additional witnesses and video for a hit and run that has sent one child pedestrian to the hospital with non-life-threatening...

BC NDP to remove barriers to funeral rites, allowing communities to...

New actions to allow families to practice cultural and religious funeral rituals SURREY – BC NDP candidate for Surrey – Serpentine River Baltej Dhillon, and...

New legislation will accelerate B.C. renewable energy projects

To ensure rapid permitting and robust regulation of renewable energy projects, the Province will introduce legislation in spring 2025 allowing the regulation of renewable...

B.C.’s COVID response praised for ‘nimbleness,’ calls to bolster public trust

Victoria: A review of British Columbia's COVID-19 response released Friday says despite being unprepared for the pandemic, the province showed ``resilience, balance and nimbleness''...