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The Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival (VISAFF) was a huge...

The Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival (VISAFF) was a huge success with over 80 film screenings, including 12 features and 8 documentaries, bringing together many respected members...

Minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statement on new federal gender-based violence bill

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in response to the introduction of new, proposed Criminal Code amendments by the federal government...

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...

Agritech projects, training will strengthen B.C. agriculture

British Columbia will soon have nearly 200 new jobs and hundreds more people trained in science and technology to enhance food security and strengthen...

Surrey invests in three new roundabouts to improve traffic flow

Surrey, B.C. – At the July 14, 2025, Regular Council Meeting, Surrey Council approved a $2.3 M construction contract on intersection improvements including three new...

New beds improve care for people with complex mental-health disorders

New care beds at Alouette Homes will soon support more people requiring long-term involuntary care with a safe, home-like setting and specialized care that meets...

Grants offer more creativity opportunities for people

Community Gaming Grants are empowering organizations, artists and cultural workers by strengthening arts and culture programming and services to increase opportunities for people in British Columbia...

More homes, built faster: Eby to grow factory home construction

Rustad’s promise to rip up housing plan puts homes and jobs at risk COMOX VALLEY - David Eby has released his plan to fast-track growth...

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...

New Lions Gate Hospital tower opens next month

People on the North Shore and in neighbouring communities will soon have enhanced access to health care services in the new, modern acute care tower...