B.C. releases independent reports on E-Comm cost management
An independent review of E-Comm 911’s governance structure, operational efficiencies and financial controls has identified improvements that are necessary to ensure the emergency-dispatch service...
Expanded supports coming for Surrey youth with new Foundry opening next...
More young people in Surrey have better access to essential mental-health and substance-use services with the opening of Foundry Surrey Central on Monday, Nov....
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...
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...
Fund supports next generation of B.C. farmers
Farmers beginning operations in British Columbia are getting help to plan and grow their agricultural businesses so they can succeed and offer B.C. families...
Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex officially opens in Surrey
Today, the City of Surrey officially opened its newest recreation facility, the Cloverdale Sport & Ice Complex. The facility features two NHL-sized ice rinks,...
$3.5M to upgrade Surrey parks, including heated picnic shelters in Newton
Surrey, B.C. – At the Regular Council Meeting on Oct. 20, Surrey City Council approved nearly $3.5 million in contracts to enhance park amenities across the...
More indoor spaces, supports coming for people experiencing homelessness in Penticton
People experiencing homelessness in Penticton will soon be better supported and have more places to stay indoors with a new partnership between the city...
Roll up your sleeves, B.C., the 2025-26 vaccination campaign is here
People in B.C. are encouraged to protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities from influenza, COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses, as the...
Job-protected medical leave lets workers return to work after serious illness
Workers with a serious illness or injury will have improved job protection under a proposed amendment to the Employment Standards Act.
Following the changes, working...