Budget measures ensure homes are for people, not speculators
As part of Budget 2024 measures that will increase supply and make homes more affordable and accessible, the Province is taking action against speculators...
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...
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...
MP Parm Bains announces of 15 new electric buses added to...
Parm Bains, Member of Parliament for Steveston – Richmond East, on behalf of the Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs, Infrastructure and Communities...
Expanded BC Timber Sales mandate builds stronger forestry sector
The Province is expanding and strengthening the role of BC Timber Sales (BCTS), to ensure B.C.’s forests continue to support good forestry jobs and...
Plan ahead, stay safe this Canada Day
Residents and travellers are encouraged to plan, be prepared and celebrate safely heading into Canada Day as wildfire activity and dry conditions continue throughout...
Plant a tree for $20: Surrey’s popular sale returns in August
Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey’s popular online tree sales are back this summer, with the next sale set for Aug. 13 and quality...
BC SCHOOL SPORTS BOYS BASKETBALL PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS COME TO AN END
There would be no heartbreak in 2023 for the Semiahmoo Thunderbirds.
Finalists 12 months ago, the Thunderbirds defeated the Fleetwood Park Dragons 73-40 on Saturday...
Former MP says Canada has become ‘open market’ for foreign interference...
Richmond, B.C.: A former British Columbia member of Parliament said he fears Canada has become an "open market'' for foreign governments to sway elections...
B.C. improving care for people with mental-health, substance-use challenges
The Province is taking action to improve care for people who suffer from severe, overlapping mental-health and substance-use challenges, including brain injuries from toxic-drug...