CANADA, December 18 - New data shows that the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) helped turn more empty units into homes in 2023. More than 99% of property owners who live in B.C. remained exempt from the tax in its sixth year, according to results released …
CANADA, December 18 - People who rely on transit between the Westshore and downtown can expect faster, easier travel with RapidBus infrastructure upgrades coming to Highway 1 from McKenzie Interchange through to the Six Mile area. A contract has been …
CANADA, December 18 - Sharon Giffen has had a 35-year career in actuarial work, primarily in life insurance. For more than 15 years before retiring from full-time work, she held senior roles at Foresters Financial, a global, purpose-driven life insurance …
CANADA, December 17 - As global and national pressures persist, B.C. is expecting modest economic growth this year and next year. Interest rates and high prices continue to affect economic activity, particularly consumer spending and exports, according to …
CANADA, December 17 - The Province is working to ensure that people receive the support they need, regardless of challenges presented by the labour dispute at Canada Post. Although mail delivery is resuming this week, the B.C. government is continuing to …
CANADA, December 16 - People who rely on wheelchair-accessible taxis will have more options to move between work, school and appointments as the Province helps to increase the number of accessible taxis. The third round of funding for the Passenger …
CANADA, December 16 - People in Upper Viewmount near Smithers now have access to reliable high-speed internet, unlocking faster access to digital services and economic opportunities. “New infrastructure in Upper Viewmount takes us another step closer to …
CANADA, December 13 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31848 Premier David Eby has released the following statement about an agreement with the BC Greens: “British Columbians expect us to work collaboratively to deliver on the most …
CANADA, December 12 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31843 The replacement of Nicomen River Bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway is complete. The new two-lane bridge provides safer, more reliable travel and is better equipped to withstand …
CANADA, December 12 - A new program to help attract and retain livestock veterinarians in rural parts of the province will mean timely and better access to animal care for ranchers and farmers. “Our government remains committed to supporting farmers in B.C …
CANADA, December 13 - A significant milestone has been reached in the long-standing legal battle with tobacco companies. All provincial and territorial governments, as well as class action plaintiffs, have voted to accept a plan proposed by a court- …
CANADA, December 12 - Increased tax incentives for British Columbia’s motion picture sector will help attract more major productions and ensure that good-paying film and TV industry jobs stay in B.C. “Our province is home to one of the busiest film and TV …
CANADA, December 11 - People living in Kamloops and surrounding communities will benefit from more access to team-based care with the opening of the new North Shore Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC). “We are taking action throughout B.C. to strengthen …
CANADA, December 11 - Students and families are one step closer to having a new elementary school in the Cloverley neighbourhood now that construction has started. “As the sixth major capital school project to break ground in North Vancouver in six years, …
CANADA, December 10 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31837 Updated on Dec. 10, 2024 The Province of B.C.’s Columbia River Treaty team is hosting a virtual information session on Dec. 19, 2024, to share updates and answer questions about …
CANADA, December 10 - Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Jessie Sunner, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, have issued the following joint statement on International Human Rights Day: “Today, we celebrate International Human Rights Day …
CANADA, December 9 - BC Hydro has selected nine energy projects through its 2024 call for power that will supply clean, affordable electricity to serve B.C.’s growing communities and housing needs, as people and businesses choose clean energy in their …
CANADA, December 9 - From Public Safety Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/news/2024/12/government-of-canada-provides-disaster-recovery-funding-to-british-columbia-for-wildfires-and-floods.html French version: https://www.canada.ca/fr/ …
CANADA, December 9 - Preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service (BCCS) finds that 155 people died from unregulated toxic drugs in October 2024. While this represents the lowest monthly number of deaths from drug toxicity since September …
CANADA, December 9 - A provincial state memorial service for former premier John Horgan will be held on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024, at the Q Centre in Colwood. John Horgan served as the 36th premier of British Columbia from July 2017 to November 2022. He was …
