More indoor spaces, supports coming for people experiencing homelessness in Penticton
People experiencing homelessness in Penticton will soon be better supported and have more places to stay indoors with a new partnership between the city...
Minister’s statement on November Labour Force Survey results
Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth, has issued the following statement on the release of Statistics Canada’s Labour Force Survey for November 2025:
“Here...
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...
Investment in anti-violence projects supports Indigenous people in B.C.
New funding for B.C.’s Path Forward Community Fund will ensure that Indigenous people have the resources they need to address violence against Indigenous women,...
B.C., Canada strengthen support for farmers dealing with unexpected losses
The governments of B.C. and Canada are making changes to the AgriStability program to provide more financial support to B.C. farmers, following a virtual meeting...
Council considers $4.47M for road safety improvements, new sidewalks
Surrey, BC – At next Monday’s Regular Council Meeting (June 24), Surrey City Council will consider $4.47M in contracts for a variety of road improvement...
Mental-health screening tool launched in Nelson
The Province and the Nelson Police Department have launched HealthIM, a digital public-safety tool designed to improve officer response to people in crisis.
“When people...
Western Community College is The Only IATA Authorized Aviation Training Centre...
Opens Aviation Wing in Abbotsford International Airport to Offer International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Transport Canada Certified Aviation Programs
Abbotsford, – Western Community College...
New job-protected medical leave in effect for workers facing serious illness,...
Workers with a serious illness or injury can now take as many as 27 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave within a 12-month period to undergo...
B.C. improving community resilience through climate adaptation
To better protect people and improve community defences against climate change, the Province is providing funding to communities across British Columbia for disaster risk...