Stronger measures will address sexual violence at post-secondary schools
Government is introducing legislation and an action plan to strengthen support for post-secondary communities in preventing and responding to sexual violence.
“Sexual violence is never...
More classrooms coming for Surrey elementary students
Families in Surrey will have 915 more elementary seats in their community as part of the B.C. government’s plan to expand schools quicker.
“We are...
Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in July
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement about the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths...
Agritech projects, training will strengthen B.C. agriculture
British Columbia will soon have nearly 200 new jobs and hundreds more people trained in science and technology to enhance food security and strengthen...
New committee begins work to dismantle systemic racism
A new provincial committee has begun work to remove systemic barriers that make access to government programs and services challenging for racialized people in...
Funding supports community adult literacy programs in B.C.
People looking to improve their reading, writing, math and digital skills will continue to benefit from access to free adult literacy programs throughout B.C.
The...
Strengthening conservation, stewardship at BC Parks with licence plate program
As the BC Parks Licence Plate Program nears its 10th anniversary, British Columbians are showing strong support for provincial parks, with sales of the...
Alberta premier rejects suggestion she erred with bill giving her sweeping...
Edmonton: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting suggestions she made a mistake when she introduced a bill that would give her cabinet sweeping powers...
Beginning work in North Cowichan to reduce unsafe Highway 1 crossings
Nighttime construction will begin Sunday, February 1, 2026, on safety upgrades along Highway 1 in North Cowichan.
New fencing and median improvements will help reduce unsafe...
Province appoints Larry Campbell to work with partners to improve quality...
The Province has appointed Larry Campbell to convene and co-ordinate partners in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) with the aim of improving the quality of life for all...