CANADA, January 23 - Students studying at Vancouver Island University’s (VIU) Nanaimo campus will have access to more on-campus housing beds and a new dining hall, with construction underway. “Students need a place to call home when they are studying and …
CANADA, January 22 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement regarding the B.C. Supreme Court’s decision to certify British Columbia’s class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors: “In 2018, British …
CANADA, January 21 - First Nations’ leaders and provincial officials are coming together for the ninth B.C. cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering, where they will collaborate on ways to recognize, respect and advance government-to-government …
CANADA, January 20 - To help more families find a place to live in B.C. and build on actions underway, the Province is launching a new short-term rental (STR) registry. “We are taking action to help more people find a home in the communities they love by …
CANADA, January 20 - As many as 250 people with addictions challenges in B.C. will have more options to help them move toward recovery with newly opened substance-use treatment beds in their communities. “When someone reaches out for help with their …
CANADA, January 20 - Garry Begg, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement about the Civil Forfeiture Office listing the Hells Angels’ Vancouver clubhouse for sale: “In February 2023, three Hells Angels’ …
CANADA, January 16 - Delta families are benefiting from 40 new child care spaces at the Boundary Bay Montessori school, bringing more spaces to the fast-growing communities of Delta and Ladner. “New spaces, such as the Boundary Bay Montessori child care …
CANADA, January 16 - As B.C. continues to fight against threatened United States tariffs of 25% on all Canadian imports, the Province has done a preliminary assessment of potential impacts to the B.C. economy of a trade war with the United States. In …
CANADA, January 16 - Cabinet ministers are being directed to focus on growing B.C.’s economy and protecting vital public services in the face of unprecedented threats from beyond Canada’s borders, including United States president-elect Donald Trump’s …
CANADA, January 15 - Michael Armstrong, vice-president and chief forester, BC Council of Forest Industries – “The uptake of the BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund demonstrates the commitment of forest-product companies to invest in B.C. operations, supporting jobs …
CANADA, January 15 - Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Black Excellence Day: “Black people and communities have helped build British Columbia. We take the opportunity today, on the third annual Black Excellence Day marked by the …
CANADA, January 15 - Construction of the new five-lane Steveston Interchange has hit a major milestone with the first half of the new crossing now complete. Westbound drivers on Steveston Highway will begin using the new structure the morning of Thursday, …
CANADA, January 15 - Lennard Joe, chief executive officer, BC First Nations Forestry Council – “I recognize the importance of participating in the BCTS review as a member of the task force. Throughout this process, the goal of the BC First Nations Forestry …
CANADA, January 15 - The Province is taking action to speed up the expansion of British Columbia’s electricity grid by enabling the BC Energy Regulator (BCER) to act as a one-window regulator for permits necessary to support the North Coast Transmission …
CANADA, January 13 - People in the East Kootenay region are one step closer to improved oncology and renal health services at East Kootenay Regional Hospital (EKRH) as the Province moves ahead with an approved business plan for a new two-floor building …
CANADA, January 13 - Major improvements to the Uptown area of Saanich will make it easier for people to choose transit to get around Greater Victoria. A contract has been awarded for the completion of the Ravine Way Transit and Active Transportation …
CANADA, January 13 - People in Fort St. James and area will have enhanced access to health care in state-of-the-art surroundings when their new hospital opens on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. ”We’re thrilled to announce that the new hospital is opening to …
CANADA, January 13 - Campsites in many BC Parks can be reserved to prepare for the 2025 spring camping season. Campsites can be reserved four months ahead of the desired arrival date. Reservations for the May 2025 long weekend open this week for many BC …
CANADA, January 7 - Former B.C. Supreme Court justice and current commissioner Victoria Gray, KC, was appointed as the acting conflict of interest commissioner for British Columbia’s legislative assembly, starting Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Gray was first …
CANADA, January 6 - British Columbians will experience a wider variety of local food and beverage options as more farmers and small businesses get support through Buy BC. “British Columbians know the Buy BC logo represents local products that are produced …
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