Families no longer charged fees for child care waitlists
Effective Monday, April 1, 2024, families looking for licensed child care can no longer be charged a fee to put their names on waitlists, removing...
Adult literacy programs strengthen B.C.’s workforce, communities
More communities in B.C. will have access to free adult literacy programs to improve basic writing, reading, math and digital skills, which will unlock...
Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statement on International Day for the Elimination of...
Premier David Eby and Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have released the following statement in advance of International Day for the Elimination...
Improving access to addictions care in B.C.
More people in B.C. can now get timely, personalized addictions care as government expands Access Central, a phone line that provides a single point...
B.C. supporting food manufacturing, food security
New support for food and beverage manufacturers throughout the province will create jobs, strengthen local supply chains, establish new B.C.-made products and increase food...
Last year saw highest rate of gang related homicides in 16...
A report from Statistics Canada shows the national homicide rate has increased for a third consecutive year and nearly one-quarter of killings in 2021...
New affordable homes open for people in Courtenay
Indigenous Elders, individuals and people with disabilities with low or moderate incomes now have access to 40 affordable homes in Courtenay.
“The opening of these homes means...
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...
Nominations open for Surrey Sports Hall of Fame’s inaugural class
Surrey, B.C. – The City of Surrey is proud to announce that nominations are now open for the inaugural class of the Surrey Sports Hall...
New legislation will accelerate B.C. renewable energy projects
To ensure rapid permitting and robust regulation of renewable energy projects, the Province will introduce legislation in spring 2025 allowing the regulation of renewable...