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B.C. evacuation order rescinded but district says wildfire remains ‘volatile’

The Peace River Regional District says residents of 14 properties in rural areas north of Fort St. John may return home after being ordered...

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...

David Eby to deliver $1,000 a year household relief, starting immediately

BC NDP middle-class tax cut benefits 90%, while Rustad would make people wait nearly two years for help SURREY – Surrounded by hundreds of supporters in...

New classrooms coming throughout B.C.

Construction has started on new classrooms at 10 schools, adding more than 1,700 new student spaces for growing communities throughout B.C. “The demand for school spaces...

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. releases independent reports on E-Comm cost management

An independent review of E-Comm 911’s governance structure, operational efficiencies and financial controls has identified improvements that are necessary to ensure the emergency-dispatch service...

People, businesses urged to conserve water as drought risks increase

The Province is urging people in British Columbia to conserve water over the coming weeks as forecasts suggest much of the province will experience...

New legislation will strengthen oversight of international education

The B.C. government is introducing legislation to strengthen oversight of B.C.’s international education sector, ensuring better protection for international students. “Our government is putting the...

Free period products to be available in all KPU washrooms

Surrey, B.C. - Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) will be providing free menstrual products in washrooms across all its five campuses. Dispensers have been installed in...

Premier’s, ministers’, parliamentary secretary’s statements on Moose Hide Campaign Day

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on Moose Hide Campaign Day: “Today, the call to end violence against women and children is being...