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...
How population growth is affecting everything from jobs to housing in...
Ottawa: Rapid population growth is challenging economists' understanding of the economy as they monitor how businesses and consumers are responding to high interest rates.
The...
Premier’s statement on tariffs imposed by the U.S.
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump:
“We didn’t ask for this fight the...
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...
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...
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...
Better patient care, more nurses coming to B.C.
Patients will experience improved care and nurses will experience a stronger health-care system as the Province and BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) have now established nurse-to-patient...
B.C. evacuation order rescinded but district says wildfire remains ‘volatile’
The Peace River Regional District says residents of 14 properties in rural areas north of Fort St. John may return home after being ordered...
G20 leaders end summit with pledges aligned to Trudeau agenda
NUSA DUA, Indonesia: The world's largest economies are closing the G20 summit with strong condemnation of Russia and a pledge to deepen collaboration aimed...
RCMP say four killed in bus rollover on icy B.C. highway...
By Ashley Joannou
The Canadian Press
Four people died and dozens of others were injured when the bus they were travelling on rolled over on an...