Minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statement on new federal gender-based violence bill
Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in response to the introduction of new, proposed Criminal Code amendments by the federal government...
High-speed connectivity coming to north Vancouver Island, northern, central coast
People in more than 400 households will soon have better access to high-speed internet as 11 more rural Vancouver Island, northern and central coast...
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 stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge fully open as Pattullo Bridge demolition begins
Travellers will benefit from safer, more reliable crossing, faster commutes
All four lanes on the stal̕əw̓asəm (Riverview) Bridge opened to vehicle traffic on Saturday, Feb....
New stats suggest Canadians already kicking some plastic habits as national...
By Mia Rabson
The Canadian Press
Ottawa: Canadians appear to be slowly cutting back on their use of plastic straws and grocery bags ahead of a...
Province boosts supports for newcomers arriving in B.C.
Newcomers, including international students and foreign workers, will soon receive enhanced supports to help them thrive in their new communities as they contribute to...
Surrey Memorial Hospital expands specialty care
People in Surrey will soon have access to new cardiac and radiology services at Surrey Memorial Hospital, as investments bring advanced cardiac and image-guided...
Alberta Opposition creates counter-survey on province’s ‘unicorn’ plan to quit CPP
EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition is launching its own survey on whether the province should leave the Canada Pension Plan, saying the government questionnaire is...
New second-stage housing for women leaving violence opening in Terrace
Women and their children leaving gender-based violence in Terrace now have access to 22 second-stage homes with the opening of Ella’s Place.
“The homes at...
New legislation will deliver key infrastructure faster, strengthen economy
Major infrastructure projects will be built faster in B.C. as the Province aims to speed up permitting and approvals through new legislation.
“At a time...