CANADA, February 5 - The Province has formed a new council to advance British Columbia’s interests in the long-standing softwood lumber dispute with the United States. The council brings together leaders from the forestry sector and labour, alongside …
CANADA, February 5 - Collaborative teams from the Province, the Ktunaxa Nation Council, Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, and Idaho Department of Fish and Game are working on Moyie Lake to help recovery of the Lower Kootenay burbot population. Staff will catch, …
CANADA, February 5 - More families in Kimberley will have access to affordable, quality child care with 148 new child care spaces opening soon at Marysville Elementary school. “This new child care centre in Kimberley will benefit hard-working families and …
CANADA, February 3 - The new Ta’talu Elementary has created more than 500 student seats in Surrey. “Ta’talu Elementary is part of our government’s commitment to meeting the needs of growing communities like Surrey,” said Lisa Beare, Minister of Education …
CANADA, February 4 - Drivers are advised that temperature fluctuations over the remainder of the week across the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley can lead to icy road conditions. Wet roads can be fine during warmer daytime temperatures, but as …
CANADA, February 4 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31972 Drivers on Vancouver Island should expect icy roads overnight with quickly changing conditions that include snow and rain continuing through the remainder of this week. Bare and …
CANADA, February 4 - Prefabricated classrooms have opened in four schools over the past month, with more underway, adding more than 1,000 new student spaces in growing communities throughout B.C. “We are committed to providing students with the best …
CANADA, February 4 - Reporting from the BC Coroners Service shows the continued impact of unregulated drug toxicity in communities throughout the province in 2024, with 2,253 lives lost last year. The cumulative number of unregulated drug deaths …
CANADA, February 4 - Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, has released the following statement about the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in 2024: “Today, we acknowledge the 2,253 people in British Columbia who lost their lives to …
CANADA, February 4 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement on Access to Justice Week, from Feb. 3-7, 2025: “Access to Justice Week is an opportunity to reflect on how B.C.’s justice system can best work for British Columbians …
CANADA, February 3 - BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) crews have returned to B.C. after two weeks supporting the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) with wildfire fighting efforts in Los Angeles. “In times of need, we will always be …
CANADA, February 2 - Drivers in the Lower Mainland, Howe Sound and Vancouver Island are advised to avoid travel unless their vehicle is properly equipped for winter weather. Sunday morning’s traffic tie-up on Highway 1 through North Vancouver was the …
CANADA, February 2 - Premier David Eby is announcing immediate counter-measures to stand up for B.C.’s workers and businesses after the United States announced incoming 25% tariffs on Canadian goods and 10% tariffs on energy. “President Trump’s 25% …
CANADA, February 1 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement celebrating Black History Month: “Black History Month is an opportunity for us all to learn about and celebrate the many and diverse contributions of Black people to our province. “ …
CANADA, January 31 - The impacts of potential U.S. tariffs are adding uncertainty to the global and domestic outlook, but private-sector forecasters indicate British Columbia is well positioned to take on whatever comes next. At their annual meeting with …
CANADA, January 31 - Garry Begg, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in recognition of BC RCMP Appreciation Day: “Across British Columbia, from our busiest cities to remote villages and Indigenous …
CANADA, January 31 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31954 The removal of the old Steveston Highway crossing, initially scheduled to begin this weekend, Feb.1-2, 2025, has been postponed due to incoming snowy winter weather. There will …
CANADA, January 31 - Government is taking additional action to protect deer and other related species from the potential spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD). CWD is a fatal infection that affects species in the deer family (cervids), such as mule deer, …
CANADA, January 30 - Drivers in the Lower Mainland, Howe Sound and Vancouver Island areas are urged to avoid travel where possible as significant snow and sub-zero temperatures are forecast to hit the South Coast this weekend. A special weather statement …
CANADA, January 30 - New funding is available to help tree-fruit growers prepare their orchards for extreme weather so people can continue to enjoy the B.C. peaches, cherries and apples that so many farming families and communities depend on. “Last summer, …
