Minister’s statement on lives lost to toxic drugs in 2024
Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, has released the following statement about the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in 2024:
“Today, we...
Western Community College Announces $100,000 in Scholarships for Surrey Students as...
Surrey, BC – Western Community College (WCC) marked a historic milestone today with a rebranding announcement, exciting expansion plans and a $100,000 scholarship announcement at a press conference...
Making homes available for people with speculation and vacancy tax
The speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) continues to help make more long-term housing available, according to the Province’s annual report for mayors in communities where...
Minister’s statement on January Labour Force Survey results
Diana Gibson, Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for...
BC Common Ground Alliance Calls for Federal Budget to Prioritize Infrastructure...
British Columbia – As the federal government prepares to deliver its spring economic update on April 28, the British Columbia Common Ground Alliance (BCCGA)...
Surrey celebrates completion of road widening on 152 Street
Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey is celebrating the completion of major road construction for the 152 Street Road Upgrades project. The project involved raising...
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...
Graduated licensing changes improve accessibility, safety
The Province has introduced legislation to improve graduated licensing programs to create a simpler, more accessible process for new drivers, while improving safety standards...
Uptown Mobility Hub makes taking the bus an easier choice
Major improvements to the Uptown area of Saanich will make it easier for people to choose transit to get around Greater Victoria.
A contract has...
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...