Beginning work in North Cowichan to reduce unsafe Highway 1 crossings
Nighttime construction will begin Sunday, February 1, 2026, on safety upgrades along Highway 1 in North Cowichan.
New fencing and median improvements will help reduce unsafe...
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,...
Rent support for survivors of gender-based violence in British Columbia
The federal and provincial governments announced an enhancement to the Canada-BC Housing Benefit (CBCHB) that will provide additional support for survivors of gender-based violence....
Creston – Suspect flees from police
On July 2, 2024, Creston RCMP identified a 37-year-old man believed to be responsible for several recent property crimes, and who was also wanted...
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...
Construction will begin on new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism
Construction will begin this summer on the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism on Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus, which will support B.C.’s tourism sector...
Canadians eligible for GST credit expected to receive ‘grocery rebate’ today
Ottawa: Canadians eligible for the GST credit are expected to receive a special payment today to help with the rising cost of groceries.
The payment,...
BC Highway Patrol uses 277 Mandatory Alcohol Screenings to keep roads...
The combined road safety efforts of BC Highway Patrol led to 226 tickets and 362 roadside breath demands. Of those breath demands, 277 were...
Recovery program opens, supports healing for people in northern B.C.
More people living with substance-use challenges now have access to treatment and recovery with the opening of the new Northern BC Therapeutic Community in...
More families access new child care spaces in Powell River
Families in Powell River have access to 28 new child care spaces opening at Kelly Creek Community school, including 12 spaces for children younger...