Do your taxes, get benefits
Every year, thousands of people in B.C. leave money on the table by not claiming the benefits for which they are eligible.
It’s estimated that...
Province boosts supports for newcomers arriving in B.C.
Newcomers, including international students and foreign workers, will soon receive enhanced supports to help them thrive in their new communities as they contribute to...
Adopting permanent daylight saving time
The Province of British Columbia is adopting permanent year-round daylight saving time (DST) to improve people’s overall health, reduce disruptions for families, simplify scheduling and...
Improving access to addictions care in B.C.
More people in B.C. can now get timely, personalized addictions care as government expands Access Central, a phone line that provides a single point...
Province appoints Larry Campbell to work with partners to improve quality...
The Province has appointed Larry Campbell to convene and co-ordinate partners in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) with the aim of improving the quality of life for all...
Rail Safety Week promotes safety, awareness in B.C.
The BC Coroners Service, together with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit and CN, is encouraging people in B.C. to learn more about rail...
Nominations open for Surrey Sports Hall of Fame’s inaugural class
Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the inaugural class of the Surrey Sports Hall...
New permitting strategy will help build homes faster
The Province is taking another step to tackle the housing crisis by creating a one-stop-shop approach to provincial permitting to help speed up approvals and...
Opening new schools in Surrey
Families in Surrey will have more classroom space as the new École Snokomish Elementary school opens and construction begins on an addition at Tamanawis Secondary...
Workers, communities affected by tariffs will benefit from expanded supports
People adversely affected by tariffs imposed by the United States will benefit from expanded supports through two new initiatives delivered by the Province in partnership...