B.C. improving care for people with mental-health, substance-use challenges
The Province is taking action to improve care for people who suffer from severe, overlapping mental-health and substance-use challenges, including brain injuries from toxic-drug...
Introduction of housing and municipal affairs statutes amendment act, 2025
Government introduced the housing and municipal affairs statutes amendment act, 2025 (Bill 25) to the legislative assembly on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.
These amendments will support the...
Thousands remain in the dark days after fierce storms knocked out...
Thousands of Canadians are spending another day in the cold and dark, as hydro crews continue working to restore electricity to those affected by...
Ottawa youth facing terrorism charges in alleged plot against Jewish people:...
OTTAWA - RCMP say an Ottawa youth has been arrested and charged with terrorism-related offences that allegedly targeted Jewish people.
The Mounties say the young...
B.C. strengthens response to repeat violent offending
Police departments throughout B.C. will have access to more resources to combat repeat violent offending, ensuring they have the tools they need to help...
Poilievre says he needs to study replacement workers bill before taking...
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Monday he doesn't yet have a position on the Liberal government's proposed legislation to ban the use...
Minister’s statement on lives lost to toxic drugs in 2024
Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, has released the following statement about the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in 2024:
“Today, we...
Classrooms under construction will add nearly 1,500 student spaces
Construction is underway for new classrooms at seven schools across B.C., creating nearly 1,500 additional student spaces to support rapidly growing communities.
“Communities across the...
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...
B.C. port workers ratify deal, ending long labour dispute
Vancouver: British Columbia's port workers have voted almost 75 per cent in favour of accepting a contract offer, ending weeks of turbulent job action...