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B.C. becomes first province to provide universal coverage for opioid...

Victoria: The British Columbia government is expanding access to opioid treatment medications such as methadone by providing universal coverage to help people with substance...

Time in Canada to debate whether notwithstanding clause should exist, says...

Ottawa: A Liberal MP from Montreal says it is time for the country to debate whether the notwithstanding clause should be on the books. Sameer...

People encouraged to prepare for winter weather

As B.C. moves into colder seasonal weather, people are encouraged to prepare for low temperatures, snowfall and storms this winter. People can plan ahead by making...

Indigenous women in Surrey will have new complex-care housing, support

Indigenous women with complex mental-health and substance-use challenges in and around Surrey will soon have access to safe, culturally supportive housing and wraparound services...

Construction starts on new BC Cancer centre in Nanaimo

Shovels are going in the ground for a new BC Cancer centre that will deliver expanded cancer care and treatment for people in Nanaimo...

B.C. appoints four new Provincial Court judges

The Government of British Columbia has appointed four new Provincial Court judges to support access to justice. The new judges are: Ariana Ward (effective March 28,...

Public safety investments deliver strong, measurable results

Public safety investments made by the Province in 2025 have resulted in hundreds of criminal charges laid and the seizure of hundreds of illegal...

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...

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...

The Opening Night Red Carpet Gala at Surrey City Hall kicked off the Vancouver International...

The Opening Night Red Carpet Gala at Surrey City Hall kicked off the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival on Thursday with great fanfare. We recognized actor Balinder Johal with...