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B.C. to announce plan for access to diabetes drug Ozempic, hyped...

VICTORIA: British Columbia's health minister plans to announce how the government will ensure patients in the province will have secure access to the diabetes...

Introduction of miscellaneous statutes amendment act, 2025

Government introduced the miscellaneous statutes amendment act, 2025, to the legislative assembly on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. If passed by the legislature, the amendments will...

A Quebec man is dead after an off-road vehicle crash in...

A 34-year-old Quebec man is dead after an off-road vehicle crashed over the weekend in northwestern New Brunswick. RCMP say three people were on an...

Expanded BC Timber Sales mandate builds stronger forestry sector

The Province is expanding and strengthening the role of BC Timber Sales (BCTS), to ensure B.C.’s forests continue to support good forestry jobs and...

Minister’s statement on April Labour Force Survey results

Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for...

Council approves partnering agreement for new childcare spaces at Strawberry Hill...

Surrey, BC – During the Regular Council Meeting on June 24, Surrey City Council approved Partnering, License and Operating Agreements with Alexandra Neighbourhood House...

Construction begins on operating rooms at Vancouver General Hospital

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...

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...

More indoor spaces, supports coming for people experiencing homelessness in Penticton

People experiencing homelessness in Penticton will soon be better supported and have more places to stay indoors with a new partnership between the city...

B.C. expands EV charging, leads country in going electric

As British Columbians are embracing zero-emission vehicles faster than any other jurisdiction in Canada, the Province is helping them go electric with $26 million...