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New Prince Rupert emergency department opens for patients

A bigger and better emergency department at Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is open so more patients can receive greater access to emergency care. “This state-of-the-art...

New second-stage housing for women leaving violence opening in Terrace

Women and their children leaving gender-based violence in Terrace now have access to 22 second-stage homes with the opening of Ella’s Place. “The homes at...

Agritech projects, training will strengthen B.C. agriculture

British Columbia will soon have nearly 200 new jobs and hundreds more people trained in science and technology to enhance food security and strengthen...

Premier’s statement on Christmas

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement celebrating Christmas: “Christmas is a time of joy, giving and togetherness. As people throughout the province put...

Adding new student seats in Ladysmith

A seismic replacement and school expansions are coming to Ladysmith Primary and Intermediate schools to support students and families. “Investing in new and expanded prefabricated...

Partnership between MST Nations, Province will help thousands own their first...

Thousands of first-time home buyers will have the opportunity to purchase a home at an initial 40% below market value at the Heather Lands...

Hundreds of new child care spaces creating opportunities for Richmond families

Access to affordable, quality, and inclusive child care is expanding for families in Richmond as 220 new licensed child care spaces open. “More families in Richmond...

New job-protected medical leave in effect for workers facing serious illness,...

Workers with a serious illness or injury can now take as many as 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period to undergo...

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...

City of Surrey launches North America’s first free self-service sports equipment...

Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey is the first in North America to offer free access to sports equipment lending stations through a partnership...