B.C., First Nations advance long-term water planning for Nicola watershed
The Province and the Coldwater, Lower Nicola, Nooaitch, Shackan and Upper Nicola Indian Bands (the Nicola 5 First Nations) are taking the next step...
Health authority review launches to ensure support for front-line services
The Province is launching its health authority review to ensure resource allocations are supporting critical patient services and minimize unnecessary administrative spending.
The Provincial Health...
B.C. supports projects that help communities prepare for climate emergencies
To better protect people and communities throughout B.C. from the increasing threat of natural and climate-related emergencies, the Province is providing more than $40...
Families no longer charged fees for child care waitlists
Effective Monday, April 1, 2024, families looking for licensed child care can no longer be charged a fee to put their names on waitlists, removing...
Premier Eby ‘white hot’ angry over Chinatown stabbing suspect’s release from...
SURREY, B.C.: British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is ``white-hot'' angry over the day release of a man from a forensic psychiatric hospital...
Nanaimo RCMP seeking witnesses to an assault with a weapon
Nanaimo Media Advisory: July 3, 2024 - Nanaimo RCMP is investigating an assault with a weapon that occurred on May 27, 2024, at the corner...
Western Canada’s first menopause clinic supports more people in B.C.
Women and gender-diverse people who are experiencing complex menopause symptoms can now access specialized care at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre’s new Complex...
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...
Minimum wage increases to $17.40 an hour on June 1
B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise when the general minimum wage increases from $16.75 to $17.40 per hour on June 1, 2024.
This...
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...