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People moving into 132 new affordable homes in Coquitlam

Residents in Coquitlam have begun moving into 132 new affordable homes as construction is finished on part of the redevelopment of Hoy Creek Housing Cooperative. “People...

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...

Improving access to justice throughout B.C. using virtual bail

Five years after virtual bail hearings began as a pilot project in northern B.C., they are now used throughout the province, helping courts operate...

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...

Newton Athletic Park gears up for BC Junior Ultimate Championships

Surrey, BC – The BC Junior Ultimate Championships (BCUC) are set to take place at Newton Athletic Park on July 6 and 7. This year’s...

B.C. becomes first province to provide universal coverage for opioid...

Victoria: The British Columbia government is expanding access to opioid treatment medications such as methadone by providing universal coverage to help people with substance...

Sick notes restriction will leave more time for patient care

Changes to the Employment Standards Act will leave health-care providers with more time to spend with patients by eliminating the need for workers to...

Annual report updates collective efforts to advance reconciliation

The 2024-25 Declaration Act Annual Report showcases the collaborative effort being made by the Province and Indigenous Peoples to implement the United Nations Declaration...

Camping reservations open in several BC Parks campgrounds

Campsites in many BC Parks can be reserved to prepare for the 2025 spring camping season. Campsites can be reserved four months ahead of the desired...

B.C.’s COVID response praised for ‘nimbleness,’ calls to bolster public trust

Victoria: A review of British Columbia's COVID-19 response released Friday says despite being unprepared for the pandemic, the province showed ``resilience, balance and nimbleness''...