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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...

B.C. marks 7th anniversary of overdose emergency with grim record statistics

Vancouver: British Columbia Emergency Health Services has released grim statistics on the toxic drug crisis ahead of the seventh anniversary of the province declaring...

New acting chair appointed for Mental Health Review Board

Joanna Nefs has been appointed for a six-month term as acting chair of the Mental Health Review Board, starting Tuesday, April 1, 2025. The review...

Keating Cross Road flyover will improve safety, traffic flow

The new northbound flyover on Patricia Bay Highway connecting to Keating Cross Road will be open for drivers on Monday, July 28, 2025, bringing...

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...

Surrey Art Gallery’s 50th year begins with a journey through Rajni...

Surrey, BC – Surrey Art Gallery is thrilled to kick off their 50th anniversary with the touring exhibition Rajni Perera: Futures at Surrey Art...

Strengthening conservation, stewardship at BC Parks with licence plate program

As the BC Parks Licence Plate Program nears its 10th anniversary, British Columbians are showing strong support for provincial parks, with sales of the...

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...

Construction begins on Prince George long-term care home

Seniors in Prince George will soon have access to more long-term care as construction starts on a new long-term care village. “Northern B.C.’s growing senior...

Agritech projects, training will strengthen B.C. agriculture

British Columbia will soon have nearly 200 new jobs and hundreds more people trained in science and technology to enhance food security and strengthen...