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...
Rent support for survivors of gender-based violence in British Columbia
The federal and provincial governments announced an enhancement to the Canada-BC Housing Benefit (CBCHB) that will provide additional support for survivors of gender-based violence....
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...
B.C. premier says some deficits require spending as NDP prepares to...
Victoria: British Columbia's New Democrat government has been tackling some of the province's fundamental deficits in recent months by spending billions in surplus dollars,...
Pandemic, remote work changed Canadians’ commuting habits in 2021: StatCan
Ottawa: Statistics Canada says there were 2.8 million fewer commuters in 2021 than in 2016.
In a new census release, the federal agency says COVID-19...
Slain officers’ families will get $100,000 from Heroes’ Fund, Alberta premier...
Edmonton: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the families of two Edmonton police officers who were fatally shot this week are each to receive $100,000...
Major renewal coming for Queensborough Bridge
The Queensborough Bridge is receiving a major upgrade in 2026, bringing enhanced safety, reliability and longevity to the structure.
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit...
Innovative program helps B.C. patients with overdose related brain injuries
Richmond: British Columbia is eyeing the expansion of a first-of-its-kind program in Canada that aims to help patients living with mild to moderate overdose-related...
Health Canada lifts years-long mad cow blood donation ban in Quebec
Quebec's blood supply agency says Health Canada has lifted a longstanding ban on blood donations in the province that stemmed from fear of mad...
Cowichan’s new hospital celebrates name, construction progress
As part of ongoing work to incorporate Indigenous perspectives into healing, the new Cowichan hospital will carry a Hul'q'umi'num' and English dual name celebrating the...