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...
People encouraged to prepare for winter weather
As B.C. moves into colder seasonal weather, people are encouraged to prepare for low temperatures, snowfall and storms this winter.
People can plan ahead by making...
Stronger measures will address sexual violence at post-secondary schools
Government is introducing legislation and an action plan to strengthen support for post-secondary communities in preventing and responding to sexual violence.
“Sexual violence is never...
BC SCHOOL SPORTS BOYS BASKETBALL PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS COME TO AN END
For the second consecutive year, the St. Patrick Celtics are provincial champions.
The Celtics outlasted Nanaimo’s Dover Bay Dolphins 91-80 on Saturday night at Langley...
Resources available to support campus overdose prevention, response
As post-secondary students prepare to head back to class for the fall semester, students and staff are reminded of the resources available to prevent 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...
Minimum wage increases to $17.40 an hour on June 1
B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise when the general minimum wage increases from $16.75 to $17.40 per hour on June 1, 2024.
This...
Minister’s statement on Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day
Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, has released the following statement on Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day:
“Today, we recognize the...
Major renewal coming for Queensborough Bridge
The Queensborough Bridge is receiving a major upgrade in 2026, bringing enhanced safety, reliability and longevity to the structure.
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit...
B.C. supporting food manufacturing, food security
New support for food and beverage manufacturers throughout the province will create jobs, strengthen local supply chains, establish new B.C.-made products and increase food...