CANADA, April 22 - Puglaas, Jody Wilson-Raybould, PC, OBC, KC, author; former attorney general of Canada – “The recognition and implementation of First Nations title to their territories is central and essential to building our shared, just, stable and …
CANADA, April 22 - Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement on National Immunization Awareness Week, April 22-30, 2024: “National Immunization Awareness Week is an annual event to recognize the importance immunization plays in …
CANADA, April 22 - To increase wildfire prevention and help keep people safe, the Province has taken action over the past six years to strengthen provincial and community capacity for wildfire mitigation and preparedness. In recent years, the BC Wildfire …
CANADA, April 22 - Strata owners will soon have more certainty and consistency around the repair and maintenance of common property with new regulations to close a loophole that allowed strata corporations to indefinitely defer depreciation reports. “No …
CANADA, April 22 - Kamloops families are benefiting from 72 new child care spaces at the former site of Happyvale Elementary school, providing more options in the North Shore and Brocklehurst neighbourhoods. “This new child care centre in Kamloops will be …
CANADA, April 22 - Increases to the upcoming minimum wage rates for 2024 have been confirmed through an order in council, following legislative changes that ensure these wages keep pace with inflation. On June 1, 2024, B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a …
CANADA, April 22 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Earth Day: “Earth Day is a time to honour this incredible place we call home and renew our commitment to preserving it for future generations. “Throughout the province, people …
CANADA, April 20 - Local governments, First Nations and not-for-profit organizations in the Kootenay and Boundary regions will receive funding to promote economic diversification, clean-economy opportunities and infrastructure development. “Rural …
CANADA, April 19 - The Fisher Creek bridge will undergo a replacement and road improvements, offering drivers a safer, more reliable passage along the Highway 97 Pine Pass corridor. The new bridge will be designed to withstand a flood that comes once in …
CANADA, April 19 - More reliable travel is coming for people through the Fraser Canyon as work moves forward to permanently repair the damages caused by the 2021 atmospheric river event. To advance that work, Highway 1 in the Fraser Canyon will require two …
CANADA, April 19 - Chilliwack and area residents will have improved access to team-based urgent and primary care in the evenings and on weekends with the opening of a new urgent and primary care centre (UPCC). “It is vitally important that people have …
CANADA, April 19 - Drivers in the Delta and South Surrey region are advised that the permanent repairs to the 112th Street crossing over Highway 99 will begin this weekend, requiring traffic diversions and lane closures on Highway 99. The 112th Street …
CANADA, April 19 - Farmers and families in the Township of Langley will be better prepared for flooding with work underway to improve pump capacity on flood plains and irrigation systems that will strengthen the area’s food security. “The reality of a …
CANADA, April 19 - From Capital Regional District: https://www.crd.bc.ca/about/news/article/2024/04/19/capital-regional-district-reports-on-grant-funding-for-the-electoral-areas Every year the Capital Regional District (CRD) administers grants and funding …
CANADA, April 19 - Construction is underway on two single-family homes that will provide housing for 14 seniors who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness and would benefit from an enhanced mental-health and physical health-care program. “ …
CANADA, April 19 - A coroner’s inquest into the death of Eugene Ethan Marcano will begin at 9:30 a.m. on May 6, 2024, at the Kamloops Law Courts (455 Columbia St.). The death of Marcano, 35, was reported to the BC Coroners Service by Kamloops RCMP on Sept. …
CANADA, April 19 - New support for manufacturing businesses in the Kootenays will create jobs, promote the development of made-in-B.C. products and strengthen local economies and communities. …
CANADA, April 18 - Youth in New Westminster who are at risk of harm or victimization are benefiting from a collaborative approach to complex social challenges. Safe Community Situation Tables bring together front-line workers from the public safety, health …
CANADA, April 18 - Updated on April 18, 2024 The Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) is administered through the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and funds projects that support First Nations and local governments to better prepare for …
CANADA, April 18 - Women and children facing domestic violence will have access to new culturally appropriate supports to help get them out of harm’s way and rebuild their lives as the province expands supports in several B.C. cities. Additional actions …
