Families no longer charged fees for child care waitlists
Effective Monday, April 1, 2024, families looking for licensed child care can no longer be charged a fee to put their names on waitlists, removing...
Powell River RCMP: Drowning on Savary Island
On June 30th at around 8:00 a.m., police responded to a report of a drowning near the barge terminal on Savary Island.
Police attended and...
Recovery program opens, supports healing for people in northern B.C.
More people living with substance-use challenges now have access to treatment and recovery with the opening of the new Northern BC Therapeutic Community in...
City of Surrey to Host 2026 Curling Canada Mixed Doubles Championship
Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey is proud to announce that it has been selected as the host city for the 2026 Curling Canada...
Deputy provincial health officer’s statement on back-to-school vaccinations
Dr. Martin Lavoie, British Columbia’s deputy provincial health officer, has issued the following statement to make sure children in B.C. are up to date...
Families in Prince George will benefit from new child care spaces
Families in Prince George will now have access to a new child care centre with 73 licensed spaces.
“I’m so proud of this partnership. This new...
Funding improves access to food in northern B.C.
People in northern B.C. will have more reliable access to healthy food, thanks to an investment from the Province.
This support for local projects will...
Fund supports next generation of B.C. farmers
Farmers beginning operations in British Columbia are getting help to plan and grow their agricultural businesses so they can succeed and offer B.C. families...
Surrey approved for additional $5.1M through Housing Accelerator Fund
Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey has been approved for additional funding of $5.1 million from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) as...
Boost your immunity: Get immunized against influenza and COVID-19
SURREY – Fraser Health is encouraging people in our communities to boost their immunity by getting immunized against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 to protect themselves, their...