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There were 1,531 press releases posted in the last 24 hours and 347,310 in the last 365 days.

British Columbia Government News Press Releases

4,640 Press Releases
  • Published on June 5, 2025 - 19:21 GMT

    B.C. advancing easier ways of doing business

    CANADA, June 5 - Streamlining processes to reduce barriers, cut red tape, foster innovation and create a more supportive, business-friendly environment in B.C. are the goals as the Province launches an ease-of-doing-business review. “We are listening to B …

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  • Published on June 5, 2025 - 19:21 GMT

    New overdose prevention service standards will strengthen safety

    CANADA, June 5 - New minimum standards for overdose prevention services are being introduced to enhance safety, improve consistency, and ensure greater oversight for clients, staff delivering life-saving services and members of the community. “Every life …

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  • Published on June 4, 2025 - 21:14 GMT

    Racist incident helpline making a difference

    CANADA, June 4 - One year after its launch on May 30, 2024, the Province’s racist incident helpline is making a difference for people in B.C. experiencing racism, with approximately 94% of callers reporting their needs were met. “Racism has no place in B. …

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  • Published on June 4, 2025 - 21:14 GMT

    BC Hydro launches new actions to power B.C.’s clean-energy future

    CANADA, June 4 - BC Hydro has launched two requests for expressions of interest (RFEOI) to explore the next era of the province’s power potential, expand clean-energy resources and advance energy efficiency. These actions are critical to ensuring a stable …

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  • Published on June 3, 2025 - 19:23 GMT

    Investment in anti-violence projects supports Indigenous people in B.C.

    CANADA, June 3 - New funding for B.C.’s Path Forward Community Fund will ensure that Indigenous people have the resources they need to address violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. “Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people …

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  • Published on June 3, 2025 - 19:23 GMT

    New beds improve care for people with complex mental-health disorders

    CANADA, June 3 - New care beds at Alouette Homes will soon support more people requiring long-term involuntary care with a safe, home-like setting and specialized care that meets their unique needs. “Alouette Homes will provide people who have severe …

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  • Published on June 3, 2025 - 19:23 GMT

    Province, First Nations take next step to grow economy through partnerships, planning, conservation in northwestern B.C.

    CANADA, June 3 - Updated on June 3, 2025 Randene Neill, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship – “The northwest strategy will provide clarity for First Nations, industry and the public, and will advance our goal of protecting 30% of the land by …

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  • Published on June 3, 2025 - 00:51 GMT

    Province strengthens community-based primary-care services

    CANADA, June 2 - The Province is launching an assessment of its primary-care system to ensure it is effectively supporting community-based solutions, including in rural areas, and providing everyone in B.C. with timely access to primary care. “We are …

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  • Published on June 3, 2025 - 00:51 GMT

    Province reviewing Community Living BC home sharing

    CANADA, June 2 - The Province is commissioning an independent review of Community Living BC’s (CLBC) home-sharing program to ensure people are receiving the best and safest service possible. “We want adults with developmental disabilities to live as …

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  • Published on June 2, 2025 - 17:22 GMT

    Minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s, K-12 education partners’ statement on Pride 2025

    CANADA, June 2 - Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, alongside Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity; B.C. School Trustees Association; BC School Superintendents Association; BC Association of School Business …

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  • Published on June 2, 2025 - 17:22 GMT

    Tax services continue during Canada Post disruption

    CANADA, June 2 - People can continue to access provincial tax services during the ongoing labour dispute at Canada Post. Non-mail payment and application options are available, and people are encouraged to use them to avoid late fees and penalties. During …

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  • Published on June 1, 2025 - 19:06 GMT

    Premier’s, minister’s, MLA’s statements on Filipino Heritage Month

    CANADA, June 1 - Premier David Eby has released the following statement in celebration of Filipino Heritage Month: “June is Filipino Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the rich history, vibrant culture and invaluable contributions of the Filipino …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 22:43 GMT

    B.C. releases second annual Pay Transparency Report

    CANADA, May 30 - Government has released its second annual Pay Transparency Report, showing modest improvements to the gender pay gap in the province. The biggest improvements in the gender pay gap since 2023 were noted in three sectors, analyzed using …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 22:43 GMT

    Province strengthens response to combat downtown street crime, disorder

    CANADA, May 30 - Businesses in British Columbia will be better protected against property crimes with the launch of a new public-safety initiative focused on addressing street disorder and non-violent offences. The new Community Safety and Targeted …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 22:43 GMT

    Good-paying jobs, new technology coming to B.C.

    CANADA, May 30 - Building on the success of a three-year pilot, through Budget 2025, B.C. is investing $30 million over three years in the Integrated Marketplace program to help more technology companies scale up and bring more good-paying jobs to people …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 22:42 GMT

    New classrooms coming throughout B.C.

    CANADA, May 30 - Construction has started on new classrooms at 10 schools, adding more than 1,700 new student spaces for growing communities throughout B.C. “The demand for school spaces is growing in communities across B.C., and we’re working urgently to …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 22:42 GMT

    New research shows more anti-racism work needed

    CANADA, May 30 - Key findings from three research priorities identified by B.C.’s Anti-Racism Data Committee reveal the need for greater equity and diversity within the BC Public Service, some progress has been made in representation to appointments on B.C …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 22:42 GMT

    Thousands of new, affordable homes on the way

    CANADA, May 30 - Non-profit and municipal housing providers can apply for more than $775 million in total funding to deliver more than 4,600 rental homes through the latest intake of the Building BC: Community Housing Fund. “We’ve been taking actions to …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 22:42 GMT

    B.C., Yukon sign MOU to advance clean electricity corridor

    CANADA, May 30 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32420 The Province of British Columbia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Government of Yukon to explore and advance the planning of a future connection between the …

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  • Published on May 30, 2025 - 22:42 GMT

    Minister’s statement on official opening of Blackwater Mine

    CANADA, May 30 - Jagrup Brar, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals, has released the following statement in recognition of the official opening of the new Blackwater Mine: “I am thrilled to congratulate Artemis Gold Inc. on the grand opening of the …

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