2025 a banner year for wildfire salvage
Working with the forestry sector, First Nations and local governments, the Ministry of Forests cut red tape in 2025, making it easier to harvest burned...
Standing strong for B.C.: Budget prepares to defend British Columbians
The provincial government has released Budget 2025: Standing Strong for B.C., a measured plan to protect jobs and the public services people rely on,...
B.C. supports people, boosts wildfire fight amid global challenges
B.C.’s First Quarterly Report shows the Province supported growing communities while responding to a major wildfire season, high interest rates across the country and...
Nominations open for Surrey Sports Hall of Fame’s inaugural class
Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the inaugural class of the Surrey Sports Hall...
Helping B.C. youth build skills for good jobs
Young people facing barriers to employment throughout the province will have more opportunities to find jobs and improve their life skills supported by new...
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...
Opioid-free pain-management options support construction industry workers
People working in the construction industry benefit from ongoing access to opioid-free pain-management options as the Province supports two pain clinics in Burnaby and...
New intake open for connectivity funding applications
The sixth intake of the Connecting Communities BC funding program will be open for applications until June 30, 2025.
In March 2022, B.C. and Canada announced...
Medals of Good Citizenship mark a decade of honouring selfless service
Eighteen individuals are being recognized for their exceptional contributions as the Medal of Good Citizenship marks 10 years of celebrating community service in British...
Minister’s statement on January 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...