B.C., First Nations advance long-term water planning for Nicola watershed
The Province and the Coldwater, Lower Nicola, Nooaitch, Shackan and Upper Nicola Indian Bands (the Nicola 5 First Nations) are taking the next step...
Health authority review launches to ensure support for front-line services
The Province is launching its health authority review to ensure resource allocations are supporting critical patient services and minimize unnecessary administrative spending.
The Provincial Health...
Canada will take a ‘hard long look’ at UN call to...
Ottawa: Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says Canada will take a ``hard long look'' at a call from global climate scientists to hit its long-term...
Stronger consumer protections coming for people in B.C.
Proposed amendments to consumer protection laws in B.C. will crack down on predatory sales practices and ensure people are better protected when making new...
New beds improve care for people with complex mental-health disorders
New care beds at Alouette Homes will soon support more people requiring long-term involuntary care with a safe, home-like setting and specialized care that meets...
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...
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...
Introduction of miscellaneous statutes amendment act, 2025
Government introduced the miscellaneous statutes amendment act, 2025, to the legislative assembly on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
If passed by the legislature, the amendments will...
Minimum wage increases to $17.40 an hour on June 1
B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise when the general minimum wage increases from $16.75 to $17.40 per hour on June 1, 2024.
This...
Canadian MPs of all stripes condemn Punjab crackdown as some receive...
Ottawa: A cross-section of Canadian MPs are calling out an Indian government crackdown in the state of Punjab, and those criticizing internet restrictions are...