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Classrooms under construction will add nearly 1,500 student spaces

Construction is underway for new classrooms at seven schools across B.C., creating nearly 1,500 additional student spaces to support rapidly growing communities. “Communities across the...

Beginning work in North Cowichan to reduce unsafe Highway 1 crossings

Nighttime construction will begin Sunday, February 1, 2026, on safety upgrades along Highway 1 in North Cowichan. New fencing and median improvements will help reduce unsafe...

Western Community College Announces $100,000 in Scholarships for Surrey Students as...

Surrey, BC – Western Community College (WCC) marked a historic milestone today with a rebranding announcement, exciting expansion plans and a $100,000 scholarship announcement at a press conference...

Province strengthens local evacuation routes, public notification planning

The Province is funding local community projects throughout B.C. to improve planning for evacuation routes and public notifications to keep people safe and informed...

New acute care tower coming to Surrey Memorial Hospital

People in Surrey will have access to enhanced health-care services as plans move ahead for a new acute care tower at Surrey Memorial Hospital. “Surrey’s...

More than 500 affordable homes open in Greater Victoria

People living in Greater Victoria now have more affordable housing options with 530 new rental homes open or opening soon in the community. “Having access...

New beds improve care for people with complex mental-health disorders

New care beds at Alouette Homes will soon support more people requiring long-term involuntary care with a safe, home-like setting and specialized care that meets...

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...

B.C. to announce plan for access to diabetes drug Ozempic, hyped...

VICTORIA: British Columbia's health minister plans to announce how the government will ensure patients in the province will have secure access to the diabetes...

BC-IBN, GELP, and Consulate General of India in Vancouver Present the...

Vancouver – BC-IBN, GELP, and the Consulate General of India are hosting the Education and Skills Summit on July 21st from 12:30-5:30 pm at...