Construction begins on Prince George long-term care home
Seniors in Prince George will soon have access to more long-term care as construction starts on a new long-term care village.
“Northern B.C.’s growing senior...
Cowichan’s new hospital celebrates name, construction progress
As part of ongoing work to incorporate Indigenous perspectives into healing, the new Cowichan hospital will carry a Hul'q'umi'num' and English dual name celebrating the...
Indigenous art related to Pattullo Bridge replacement reflects First Nations’ connections...
People travelling under the new Highway 17-Old Yale Road overpass in Surrey can now see the Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project’s first Indigenous art installation.
Traffic...
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...
Premier’s statement on New Year’s Day
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking New Year’s Day:
“Tonight, people across British Columbia will reflect on the year we’ve been through...
Dewdney Bridge replacement reaches completion
People travelling Highway 7 east of Mission will experience the smooth crossing of the Dewdney Bridge replacement, improving the safety and reliability of the highway...
Canadians eligible for GST credit expected to receive ‘grocery rebate’ today
Ottawa: Canadians eligible for the GST credit are expected to receive a special payment today to help with the rising cost of groceries.
The payment,...
New student housing coming to University of Victoria
More than 500 new student beds are coming to the University of Victoria (UVic), with funding approved for student housing designed for upper-year undergraduate...
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...
Adopting permanent daylight saving time
The Province of British Columbia is adopting permanent year-round daylight saving time (DST) to improve people’s overall health, reduce disruptions for families, simplify scheduling and...