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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...

Vancouver radio personality Red Robinson has died at age 86, family...

Vancouver: The family of Vancouver radio personality Red Robinson says he has died after a brief illness. In a statement posted online, Robinson's family says he...

New provincial task force will focus on food security, growth, economy

To ensure B.C.’s food supply and food economy continues to grow in the face of U.S. tariff uncertainty, and to help farmers find new...

BC SCHOOL SPORTS BOYS BASKETBALL PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS COME TO AN END

There would be no heartbreak in 2023 for the Semiahmoo Thunderbirds. Finalists 12 months ago, the Thunderbirds defeated the Fleetwood Park Dragons 73-40 on Saturday...

Sixty-seven more shelter spaces coming to Abbotsford

People experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Abbotsford will have access to more shelter spaces, with 22 new spaces open and 45 spaces...

Expanded BC Timber Sales mandate builds stronger forestry sector

The Province is expanding and strengthening the role of BC Timber Sales (BCTS), to ensure B.C.’s forests continue to support good forestry jobs and...

Premier’s statement on New Year’s Day

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking New Year’s Day: “Tonight, people across British Columbia will reflect on the year we’ve been through...

New committee begins work to dismantle systemic racism

A new provincial committee has begun work to remove systemic barriers that make access to government programs and services challenging for racialized people in...

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...

Mental-health screening tool launched in Nelson

The Province and the Nelson Police Department have launched HealthIM, a digital public-safety tool designed to improve officer response to people in crisis. “When people...