CANADA, August 30 - Updated reporting from the BC Coroners Service about unregulated drug toxicity deaths indicates at least 192 people died in July 2024. Between January 2024 and July 2024, 1,365 lives were lost to drug toxicity, according to preliminary …
CANADA, August 30 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31587 People travelling near Keating Cross Road and the Highway 17 overpass detours are encouraged to plan ahead for high traffic volumes as school returns on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. …
CANADA, August 29 - To help support people throughout their recovery journey, a new recovery community centre is now open in North Vancouver offering substance-use recovery support groups, counselling, group activities and community services. “Navigating …
CANADA, August 29 - From: Natural Resources Canada English: https://www.canada.ca/en/natural-resources-canada/news/2024/08/governments-of-canada-and-british-columbia-highlight-earthquake-early-warning-system-launched-in-western-canada-to-strengthen- …
CANADA, August 29 - Following two summers marked by a surge in highway fatalities, the B.C. government is taking action to make roads safer and place higher penalties on those who drive dangerously. Effective Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, drivers engaging in …
CANADA, August 29 - British Columbia’s deputy chief forester has set the new allowable annual cut (AAC) level for Tree Farm Licence 38 (TFL) located northwest of Squamish. The new AAC for the TFL is 117,500 cubic metres. This is a reduction from the …
CANADA, August 29 - Seniors in Fort St. James and Telkwa are moving into two new buildings with a combined 48 rental homes that are affordable, accessible and centrally located. “More affordable homes for independent seniors means more people can age …
CANADA, August 29 - Dr. Carolyn Whitzman, senior housing researcher, School of Cities – “I applaud the B.C. government on its rapid, evidence-based action on single egress, one of the barriers to constructing small apartment buildings with family-friendly …
CANADA, August 29 - Updated on Aug. 29, 2024 Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation – “It is often very difficult for students to be away from their territory, traditional knowledge keepers and loved ones while pursuing higher …
CANADA, August 29 - Two projects, including the new Burke Mountain school, will bring more than 1,000 new student seats to the fast-growing community of Coquitlam. “Our government is investing in schools to welcome new students as more people than ever are …
CANADA, August 29 - Kelli Paddon, MLA for Chilliwack-Kent – “Investments like this bring new equipment and opportunities, and expand the capabilities of our local businesses to enrich the future of our local economy. These exciting projects are creating …
CANADA, August 28 - Kids in Richmond will be welcomed with hundreds of new student spaces this September thanks to prefabricated expansions at two elementary schools. “This is a big step towards our goal of expanding schools faster,” said Rachna Singh, …
CANADA, August 28 - The provincial government’s Columbia River Treaty team will host a public virtual information session about the recent agreement-in-principle (AIP) reached between Canada and the United States to modernize the Columbia River Treaty. The …
CANADA, August 28 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/31577 It will be another busy long weekend on British Columbia highways and motorists are urged to stay alert and drive safely. For smoother, safer travel, allow for extra time or …
CANADA, August 28 - Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, has released the following statement in response to the Office of the Auditor General’s final report on MNP’s administration of the Advanced Research and …
CANADA, August 28 - A waterfront property along Okanagan Lake will gain permanent protection so more people can enjoy outdoor recreation in B.C.’s Interior. The Province, in partnership with the BC Parks Foundation, has invested $10.5 million to acquire 11 …
CANADA, August 28 - Josie Osborne, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation – “We must build out B.C.’s electrical system like never before to power our homes and businesses to power a growing economy and to power our future. Throughout the …
CANADA, August 27 - Mike Farnworth, MLA for Port Coquitlam “Clean and affordable electricity is essential for communities to transition to a cleaner, sustainable economy. BC Hydro’s investment in upgrading and expanding their power systems will …
CANADA, August 27 - The Province has launched the Opioid Treatment Access Line to make it faster and easier for people to get life-saving medication to treat opioid-use disorder and get connected to same-day care. “When people struggling with opioid …
CANADA, August 27 - Women and their children leaving violence in Vancouver will have 10 new homes in the coming weeks to help with their journey of healing and stability. “Everyone deserves a home that’s safe,” said Premier David Eby. “Ensuring that women …
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