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British Columbia Government News Press Releases

4,640 Press Releases
  • Published on April 24, 2025 - 20:08 GMT

    Second urgent and primary care centre opening in Nanaimo

    CANADA, April 24 - People living in and around Nanaimo will have more access to team-based primary care as a second urgent and primary care centre (UPCC) opens on Thursday, May 1, 2025. The Central Nanaimo UPCC is at 3260 Norwell Dr. “This new UPCC is …

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  • Published on April 24, 2025 - 20:08 GMT

    More than 60 projects will reduce wildfire risk, support forestry in B.C.

    CANADA, April 24 - Communities and workers throughout British Columbia are benefiting from 64 new Forest Enhancement Society of BC (FESBC) supported projects that reduce wildfire risk, enhance forest health and get more fibre into the hands of mills and …

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  • Published on April 23, 2025 - 23:47 GMT

    Changes to lobbying rules will make compliance more manageable

    CANADA, April 23 - Organizations in British Columbia will benefit from simplified reporting requirements when lobbying government. Amendments to the Lobbyists Transparency Act (LTA), passed in April 2024, will officially come into force on May 27, 2025. …

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  • Published on April 23, 2025 - 23:47 GMT

    Northern Community Shuttle Program approves services

    CANADA, April 23 - People in the northern rural communities of the province will have access to reliable, safe and affordable regional transportation options with eight community shuttles. “People with limited transportation options rely on the Northern …

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  • Published on April 23, 2025 - 23:46 GMT

    B.C. supports advanced manufacturing of forestry products

    CANADA, April 23 - New support for forestry-sector manufacturers in the province is creating sustainable jobs, strengthening local supply chains, establishing new made-in-B.C. products and reinforcing B.C.’s position as a leader in mass-timber innovation. …

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  • Published on April 23, 2025 - 23:46 GMT

    Province is on the right track toward safer roads in B.C.

    CANADA, April 23 - People in British Columbia will benefit from further road and pedestrian safety measures in their communities through the Vision Zero Grant Program. The grants are awarded directly to communities in B.C. to improve local road safety, …

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  • Published on April 23, 2025 - 23:46 GMT

    New child care spaces, training centre open in North Vancouver

    CANADA, April 23 - Students and families will have more access to affordable child care spaces and a new centre to train early childhood educators (ECE) at Capilano University (CapU) in North Vancouver.  “Access to high-quality, affordable child care is …

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  • Published on April 23, 2025 - 23:46 GMT

    Affordable homes safeguarded in Kamloops

    CANADA, April 23 - Twenty-five families, seniors, and individuals will continue to stay in their affordable homes with housing protected by the Province and B.C.’s Rental Protection Fund (RPF). “The acquisition of 25 homes provides much-needed support for …

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  • Published on April 23, 2025 - 23:46 GMT

    New affordable homes open in Castlegar

    CANADA, April 23 - Thirteen new rental homes are now available for families, seniors and individuals, including adults with developmental disabilities, in Castlegar with the opening of Eagle Estates. “People in B.C. deserve secure, affordable homes in the …

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  • Published on April 23, 2025 - 02:38 GMT

    New centre reduces barriers to mental-health, substance-use care

    CANADA, April 22 - More people now have access to timely, streamlined care for urgent mental-health and substance-use concerns at the new Urgent Care Response Centre North at Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. “This centre is another step forward …

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  • Published on April 22, 2025 - 20:25 GMT

    Traffic will be diverted on Highway 1 at Glover Road, CPKC crossing

    CANADA, April 22 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32243 Drivers are advised of overnight weekend traffic diversions on Highway 1 between 216th Street and 232nd Street, beginning Thursday, April 24, 2025. These diversions are in addition …

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  • Published on April 22, 2025 - 20:25 GMT

    More playgrounds coming for B.C. students, families

    CANADA, April 22 - More children can play and exercise at safer, more-inclusive school playgrounds throughout B.C., through Budget 2025 funding.   “Creating safe, accessible spaces for children to play is crucial for our communities,” said Bowinn Ma, …

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  • Published on April 22, 2025 - 20:25 GMT

    B.C. appoints new judges, judicial justice to Provincial Court

    CANADA, April 22 - The Government of British Columbia has appointed three new judges and a new judicial justice to the Provincial Court to support timely and efficient access to justice. The new judges are: Aamna Afsar (effective May 1, 2025) Christopher …

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  • Published on April 21, 2025 - 19:34 GMT

    Highway 17 exit to Keating Cross Road moving south until summer

    CANADA, April 21 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32245 Starting Tuesday, April 22, 2025, the left-turn lane and waiting area from Highway 17 (Patricia Bay Highway) to Keating Cross Road, Exit 18, will be moved south. This change is …

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  • Published on April 18, 2025 - 02:15 GMT

    Juan de Fuca Marine Trail remains closed, day-use areas open in park

    CANADA, April 17 - The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail will remain closed throughout summer to repair extensive damage caused by multiple fall and winter storms, but people can still enjoy day-use areas in Juan de Fuca Park. Several key sections of the 47- …

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  • Published on April 17, 2025 - 00:23 GMT

    Bus-lane construction will close Highway 1 bridge lanes overnight

    CANADA, April 16 - Drivers are advised of an overnight closure of the northbound Highway 1 lanes on the Colquitz River Bridge on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, as work advances on the Colquitz River Bridge Widening Project. The bridge carrying northbound …

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  • Published on April 17, 2025 - 00:23 GMT

    Rockslide closes Highway 3A at Yellow Lake

    CANADA, April 16 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32239 Drivers are advised that Highway 3A will remain closed at Yellow Lake while crews manage the stability of the slope, following a rockslide on the morning of Tuesday, April 15, 2025 …

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  • Published on April 17, 2025 - 00:23 GMT

    Community projects countering racism receive $300,000

    CANADA, April 16 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32223 Community-based organizations throughout B.C. have received grants from the Province to fund projects countering racism and promoting multiculturalism. Under the annual B.C. …

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  • Published on April 17, 2025 - 00:23 GMT

    Graduated licensing changes improve accessibility, safety

    CANADA, April 16 - The Province has introduced legislation to improve graduated licensing programs to create a simpler, more accessible process for new drivers, while improving safety standards for motorcycle drivers. “These changes are intended to improve …

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  • Published on April 17, 2025 - 00:23 GMT

    People in British Columbia encouraged to prepare for seasonal hazards

    CANADA, April 16 - People in British Columbia are urged to prepare for seasonal hazards as the warming weather increases the likelihood of climate-related emergencies, including spring flooding, wildfires and drought. “Over the past year, we’ve taken …

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