Minister’s statement on lives lost to toxic drugs in 2024
Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, has released the following statement about the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in 2024:
“Today, we...
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...
Boost your immunity: Get immunized against influenza and COVID-19
SURREY – Fraser Health is encouraging people in our communities to boost their immunity by getting immunized against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 to protect themselves, their...
Mounties arrest ‘top priority’ U.S. fugitive wanted in Creston, B.C.
CRESTON, B.C. - The RCMP says a fugitive from the United States has been arrested in Creston, B.C.
The Mounties say they were alerted Friday...
New job-protected medical leave in effect for workers facing serious illness,...
Workers with a serious illness or injury can now take as many as 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period to undergo...
New board chair appointed to Forestry Innovation Investment
Rick Doman has been appointed to the Forestry Innovation Investment (FII) board as chair.
Doman brings more than 40 years of experience in Canada’s forestry...
B.C. premier says some deficits require spending as NDP prepares to...
Victoria: British Columbia's New Democrat government has been tackling some of the province's fundamental deficits in recent months by spending billions in surplus dollars,...
Premier’s statement on Yalda
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on Yalda:
“On the longest and darkest night of the year, people from Afghan, Azeri, Iranian, Kurdish,...
B.C. appoints four new Provincial Court judges
The Government of British Columbia has appointed four new Provincial Court judges to support access to justice.
The new judges are:
Ariana Ward (effective March 28,...
International Credentials Recognition Act streamlines career opportunities
More internationally trained professionals will be able to use their skills for a career in B.C. as the International Credentials Recognition Act comes into...