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Housing targets deliver more than 16,000 homes, new priority communities added

More people are finding homes as the Province and municipalities boost housing delivery through targets, with new communities joining the program. Housing targets have delivered 16,130 net new homes, built...

Nearly 300 new homes coming to Victoria

People in Victoria will soon have access to nearly 300 new homes as construction begins on two developments that offer affordable rental and supportive...

Province approves plan to rebuild Hazel Trembath Elementary

After a devastating fire two years ago, the plan to rebuild Hazel Trembath Elementary is moving forward with expedited construction timelines for a modern and...

No Frills® and MaxiMD Join the Cricket Canada Family as...

Brampton, ON – No Frills® and MaxiMD, Canada’s popular hard discount grocery retailers, are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with Cricket Canada...

Outdoor artwork at Surrey Civic Plaza invites you to play in...

Surrey, BC – Surrey Art Gallery is pleased to announce the next exhibition at their offsite UrbanScreen venue. Varvara & Mar: We are the Clouds opens on...

B.C. improving community resilience through climate adaptation

To better protect people and improve community defences against climate change, the Province is providing funding to communities across British Columbia for disaster risk...

Classrooms under construction will add nearly 1,500 student spaces

Construction is underway for new classrooms at seven schools across B.C., creating nearly 1,500 additional student spaces to support rapidly growing communities. “Communities across the...

Premier’s statement on softwood lumber

Premier David Eby has released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Commerce announcement that it plans to raise softwood duties...

Introduction of housing and municipal affairs statutes amendment act, 2025

Government introduced the housing and municipal affairs statutes amendment act, 2025 (Bill 25) to the legislative assembly on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. These amendments will support the...

B.C. supports people, boosts wildfire fight amid global challenges

B.C.’s First Quarterly Report shows the Province supported growing communities while responding to a major wildfire season, high interest rates across the country and...