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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, parliamentary secretary’s statement on new federal gender-based violence bill

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in response to the introduction of new, proposed Criminal Code amendments by the federal government...

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,...

Roll up your sleeves, B.C., the 2025-26 vaccination campaign is here

People in B.C. are encouraged to protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities from influenza, COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses, as the...

Minister’s statement on April 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...

Grants offer more creativity opportunities for people

Community Gaming Grants are empowering organizations, artists and cultural workers by strengthening arts and culture programming and services to increase opportunities for people in British Columbia...

Western Community College Announces a Historic 500-Student Housing Initiative with Lark...

In an event announced , the Health and Technology District, by Lark Group and ICT Group, is partnering with Western Community College (WCC) on...

Surrey Council votes unanimously to withdraw from Metro Vancouver Regional Growth...

Surrey, BC – Surrey City Council is taking a decisive step in addressing ongoing governance concerns within the Metro Vancouver Board by unanimously approving a...

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...

Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on the International Day for the Elimination...

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: “On March 21, 1960, in Sharpeville, South...