Deputy provincial health officer’s statement on back-to-school vaccinations
Dr. Martin Lavoie, British Columbia’s deputy provincial health officer, has issued the following statement to make sure children in B.C. are up to date...
Plan ahead for travel, be prepared for wildfire risks this long...
Residents and long-weekend travellers are encouraged to plan ahead, be prepared and stay safe this Victoria Day long weekend.
At this time of year, most...
B.C. releases independent reports on E-Comm cost management
An independent review of E-Comm 911’s governance structure, operational efficiencies and financial controls has identified improvements that are necessary to ensure the emergency-dispatch service...
Health Canada lifts years-long mad cow blood donation ban in Quebec
Quebec's blood supply agency says Health Canada has lifted a longstanding ban on blood donations in the province that stemmed from fear of mad...
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...
Life-saving cancer therapy now being provided in British Columbia
Cancer patients affected by certain advanced leukemias and lymphomas now have better access to Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (CAR-T) therapy closer to home, as...
B.C. Farmers Gain On-Demand Human Resources Support
Langley and Victoria, BC / March 24, 2025 – British Columbia farmers and ranchers will gain invaluable human resource (HR) support, courtesy of a...
New legislation makes online versions of B.C. laws official
As part of ongoing work to improve and modernize access to justice, the Province has introduced new legislation to make online versions of B.C....
Canada ‘stands ready’ to help after deadly earthquake rocks Turkey, Syria:...
By Maan Alhmidi and Sharif Hassan
The Canadian Press
Canada is ready to help in the aftermath of a disastrous earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria,...
MLA Adam Walker ousted from BC New Democratic Party, Premier David...
Victoria: A New Democrat member of the British Columbia legislature representing a riding on Vancouver Island for the past four years has been turfed...