Health authority review launches to ensure support for front-line services
The Province is launching its health authority review to ensure resource allocations are supporting critical patient services and minimize unnecessary administrative spending.
The Provincial Health...
B.C. becomes first province to provide universal coverage for opioid...
Victoria: The British Columbia government is expanding access to opioid treatment medications such as methadone by providing universal coverage to help people with substance...
Making homes available for people with speculation and vacancy tax
The speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) continues to help make more long-term housing available, according to the Province’s annual report for mayors in communities where...
Do your taxes, get benefits
Every year, thousands of people in B.C. leave money on the table by not claiming the benefits for which they are eligible.
It’s estimated that...
Nanaimo hospital opens new unit for patients with complex, high-care needs
Patients with complex care needs will receive more focused care and close monitoring at the new High Acuity Unit (HAU) opening at Nanaimo Regional...
Surrey invests in three new roundabouts to improve traffic flow
Surrey, B.C. – At the July 14, 2025, Regular Council Meeting, Surrey Council approved a $2.3 M construction contract on intersection improvements including three new...
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...
Outdoor artwork at Surrey Civic Plaza reimagines BC landscapes through visual...
Surrey, BC – Surrey Art Gallery is pleased to announce the next exhibition at their offsite UrbanScreen venue. Annie Briard: Refracted Fields opens on Thursday,...
Financial assistance coming for people affected by October floods
Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is now available for eligible people and businesses in the City of Maple Ridge and Township of Langley affected by...
B.C. marks 7th anniversary of overdose emergency with grim record statistics
Vancouver: British Columbia Emergency Health Services has released grim statistics on the toxic drug crisis ahead of the seventh anniversary of the province declaring...