Minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statement on new federal gender-based violence bill
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in response to the introduction of new, proposed Criminal Code amendments by the federal government...
B.C. government to provide additional $25 million for marine restoration projects
Parksville: British Columbia’s Environment Ministry has announced another $25 million in funding for coastal cleanup and restoration of the marine environment.
This brings its total...
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...
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...
New child care centre will support families in Kamloops
Families and children will soon benefit from a new child care centre with 36 licensed child care spaces in downtown Kamloops.
“Creating new child care...
Supporting tech companies to boost B.C. critical minerals sector
As part of the implementation of the Look West economic strategy, B.C. businesses now have new opportunities to test, deploy and scale cutting-edge technology...
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...
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...
New affordable homes open for people in Courtenay
Indigenous Elders, individuals and people with disabilities with low or moderate incomes now have access to 40 affordable homes in Courtenay.
“The opening of these homes means...
Vancouver police arrest suspect after man shot several times in Downtown...
Vancouver: Police in Vancouver say they are investigating a shooting in the Downtown Eastside that sent a man to hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.
The...