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New legislation will strengthen oversight of international education

The B.C. government is introducing legislation to strengthen oversight of B.C.’s international education sector, ensuring better protection for international students. “Our government is putting the...

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...

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...

Engagement launched for Canadians of South Asian Heritages museum

People in British Columbia now have multiple new ways to contribute to the vision for the first-of-its-kind cultural museum celebrating Canadians of South Asian...

Opening elementary school addition in Richmond

Families in Richmond will benefit from 225 new student seats as a new addition at Tomsett Elementary opens to support the growing community. "As our Richmond...

Council approves partnering agreement for new childcare spaces at Strawberry Hill...

Surrey, BC – During the Regular Council Meeting on June 24, Surrey City Council approved Partnering, License and Operating Agreements with Alexandra Neighbourhood House...

Stronger protections coming for people affected by intimate-image abuse

People who had their intimate images shared without their consent will have access to higher compensation and better privacy protections while navigating the justice...

Police investigating after shooting at Ottawa wedding leaves two dead, six...

Ottawa: A weekend wedding celebration in Ottawa morphed into a homicide investigation after a shooting left two men dead and six people injured, city...

New legislation will accelerate B.C. renewable energy projects

To ensure rapid permitting and robust regulation of renewable energy projects, the Province will introduce legislation in spring 2025 allowing the regulation of renewable...

BC-India Business Network (BC-IBN) in partnership with the Consulate General of...

BC-India Business Network (BC-IBN) in partnership with the Consulate General of India in Vancouver, organized a Members Dinner on March 18th at the Dhaliwal...