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British Columbia Government News Press Releases

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  • Published on July 26, 2025 - 02:05 GMT

    Keating Cross Road flyover will open to traffic on Monday, July 28

    CANADA, July 25 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32616 Drivers are advised that the new Keating Cross Road flyover will open to northbound traffic on Monday, July 28, 2025. This means a change to how drivers get to Keating Cross Road …

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  • Published on July 26, 2025 - 02:05 GMT

    Minister’s statement on U.S. antidumping duties

    CANADA, July 25 - Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests, has released the following statement in response to the softwood lumber antidumping duties announced by the United States: “U.S. President Donald Trump has made it his mission to destroy Canada’s economy, …

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  • Published on July 25, 2025 - 19:26 GMT

    Filipino community calls for cultural centre

    CANADA, July 25 - A recently released What We Heard report highlights that B.C.’s Filipino community shares a vision for a provincial cultural centre dedicated to community spirit, recognition and representation, and programming that supports people in …

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  • Published on July 25, 2025 - 04:59 GMT

    Coroner’s inquest will review death of Jeremy Charles Myrhaug

    CANADA, July 24 - The circumstances surrounding the death of Jeremy Charles Myrhaug will be reviewed during a coroner’s inquest, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 8 until Friday, Sept. 19, 2025. The inquest will be held at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court (20th floor …

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  • Published on July 24, 2025 - 22:06 GMT

    Province strengthens local evacuation routes, public notification planning

    CANADA, July 24 - The public notification and evacuation route planning funding stream of the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (CEPF) supports projects that develop or update evacuation route plans and/or public notification plans. This funding is …

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  • Published on July 24, 2025 - 22:06 GMT

    Construction starts on new BC Cancer centre in Kamloops

    CANADA, July 24 - Harwinder Sandhu, MLA for Vernon-Lumby – “As a long-time registered nurse who has spent years on the front lines of health care, I’ve seen how critical it is for patients to receive care close to home, especially when facing something as …

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  • Published on July 24, 2025 - 22:06 GMT

    Strong forestry partnership delivers for people

    CANADA, July 24 - A forest tenure held by Lake Babine Nation is increasing by more than 2,000% through a partnership with the Province and a tenure transfer from West Fraser, marking a significant milestone in growing the Nation’s role in forestry. “This …

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  • Published on July 23, 2025 - 23:17 GMT

    Freshwater fishing licence sales streamlined to B.C.’s WILD system

    CANADA, July 23 - Recreational freshwater anglers will soon be able to buy B.C. freshwater fishing licences through the Wildlife Information and Licensing Data system (WILD), bringing fishing and hunting licensing into one convenient online platform. …

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  • Published on July 23, 2025 - 14:36 GMT

    Minister’s statement on StatsCan release of 2024 police-reported crime statistics

    CANADA, July 23 - Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in response to Statistics Canada’s release of 2024 police-reported crime statistics: “The newly released 2024 police-reported crime stats …

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  • Published on July 23, 2025 - 02:25 GMT

    Mental-health supports strengthen community, reduce stigma

    CANADA, July 22 - People in Victoria living with mental illness are benefiting from mental-health supports and a nurturing space to connect as the Province provides one-time funding of $500,000 to help strengthen the ongoing work of Connections Place and …

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  • Published on July 23, 2025 - 02:25 GMT

    Premier signs trade agreements with Ontario, Manitoba, Yukon

    CANADA, July 22 - British Columbia shoppers will have more choice, while workers and professionals will have greater freedom to move between provinces after the signing of three internal trade agreements at the Council of the Federation. Premier David Eby …

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  • Published on July 23, 2025 - 02:25 GMT

    Mount Benson North transferred from B.C. to Snuneymuxw First Nation

    CANADA, July 22 - Snuneymuxw First Nation and the Province have completed a transfer of over 700 hectares of land on te’tuxwtun, also known as Mount Benson North, to the Nation, advancing its reconciliation journey. This marks the latest step in the …

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  • Published on July 22, 2025 - 18:06 GMT

    Infrastructure upgrades improve visitor experience in two Okanagan parks

    CANADA, July 22 - More people can access Myra-Bellevue Park and safely enjoy one of the most scenic sections of the historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail as several infrastructure upgrades are nearing completion. The Myra Station parking lot has been expanded …

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  • Published on July 21, 2025 - 23:54 GMT

    Directives issued to get more homes built in Oak Bay, West Vancouver

    CANADA, July 21 - Ministerial directives have been issued to the districts of Oak Bay and West Vancouver to continue helping the communities improve local processes and build more homes people need. This year, advisers were appointed in the districts of …

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  • Published on July 21, 2025 - 23:54 GMT

    Community-led service supports people in crisis in Kamloops

    CANADA, July 21 - People experiencing a mental-health or substance-use crisis in Kamloops now have access to more services to help them stabilize and connect to the support they need. “When someone is in crisis, being met with understanding and compassion …

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  • Published on July 21, 2025 - 23:54 GMT

    Main Street and on-ramp closed for road resurfacing

    CANADA, July 21 - Drivers are advised the Main Street eastbound on-ramp to Highway 1 at the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge will be closed nightly from July 23-25, 2025, to complete paving. A section of Main Street eastbound will also be closed for resurfacing …

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  • Published on July 21, 2025 - 23:53 GMT

    People in B.C. urged to practise water safety

    CANADA, July 21 - In recognition of National Drowning Prevention Week, the BC Coroners Service, together with the Lifesaving Society and B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), is sharing helpful reminders and promoting water safety awareness. In 2024, …

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  • Published on July 18, 2025 - 01:36 GMT

    Province moves to protect supply of two more diabetes drugs

    CANADA, July 17 - The Province is limiting sales of the drugs tirzepatide and dulaglutide, commonly known by the brand names Mounjaro and Trulicity, to preserve the supply for people with diabetes who really need it. In April 2023, the provincial …

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  • Published on July 17, 2025 - 16:56 GMT

    Updated cabinet sworn in to meet the needs of British Columbians in a changing world

    CANADA, July 17 - Premier David Eby has announced a strategic shift to his cabinet in order to centre jobs, the economy and the needs of British Columbians in their communities.  “We need to be responsive to the changing needs of our province by growing …

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  • Published on July 17, 2025 - 04:00 GMT

    East 1st Avenue on-ramp to westbound Highway 1 closes

    CANADA, July 16 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/32583 Drivers are advised the north side on-ramp to Highway 1 westbound from East 1st Avenue will close for two weeks, from Thursday, July 17, until Monday, Aug. 4, 2025. The closure will …

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