B.C. improving community resilience through climate adaptation
To better protect people and improve community defences against climate change, the Province is providing funding to communities across British Columbia for disaster risk...
2025 a banner year for wildfire salvage
Working with the forestry sector, First Nations and local governments, the Ministry of Forests cut red tape in 2025, making it easier to harvest burned...
Urging backcountry adventurers to stay avalanche aware
People planning to explore the backcountry this winter are encouraged to be mindful of hazards, have a plan and stay informed about avalanche safety.
“Venturing...
New immigration minister says one-click citizenship oath still worth considering
OTTAWA — The new immigration minister is still considering a controversial option to allow new Canadians to take their oath of citizenship with the...
Camping reservations open in several BC Parks campgrounds
Campsites in many BC Parks can be reserved to prepare for the 2025 spring camping season.
Campsites can be reserved four months ahead of the desired...
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...
Construction begins on operating rooms at Vancouver General Hospital
New operating rooms at Vancouver General Hospital will provide people in Vancouver and throughout British Columbia with better access to faster, high-quality surgical care.
Construction has begun...
Thousands remain in the dark days after fierce storms knocked out...
Thousands of Canadians are spending another day in the cold and dark, as hydro crews continue working to restore electricity to those affected by...
Construction will begin on new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism
Construction will begin this summer on the new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism on Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus, which will support B.C.’s tourism sector...
Funding improves access to food in northern B.C.
People in northern B.C. will have more reliable access to healthy food, thanks to an investment from the Province.
This support for local projects will...