Tag: B.C. Government

Officials investigating “security breach” after pro-Palestinian sign appears on B.C. parliament

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Officials at the British Columbia parliament building are investigating after a pro-Palestinian sign was attached to the front of the building overnight.

Province launching dedicated wildfire training and education centre

News Josiah Spyker -
A first-of-its-kind wildfire training and education centre in North America will be set up at Thompson Rivers University in...

B.C. public schools replace letter grades for younger students

News Storrm Lennie -
Students from kindergarten to Grade 9 will now be assessed through a proficiency scale rather than percentages and letter...

Provincial legislation to curb important services from disruption

News Josiah Spyker -
New legislation will help prevent protests from disrupting access to critical services across B.C. “Over the last few months, we’ve...

Premier to undergo cancer treatment

News Josiah Spyker -
Premier John Horgan is beginning radiation treatment after successful surgery and biopsy determined a lump in his throat was...

Mask mandate extended

News Josiah Spyker -
Masks will still need to be worn in all indoor space across the province as the B.C. government extends...

B.C. launching “stronger, more ambitious” climate plan

News Josiah Spyker -
The provincial government is launching the CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 plan with the goal of reducing climate pollution and...

Second dose requirements now in effect

News Josiah Spyker -
As of October 24th, 2021, two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are needed to enter certain events, services and...

Province invests in life-saving care

News Josiah Spyker -
The B.C. government is spending $132-million over the next three years to help people with substance-use challenges. According to provincial...

Provincial government improving access to addiction recovery

News Josiah Spyker -
The B.C. government is providing $50,000 to the BC Addiction Recovery Association to help make recovery accessible and possible...

Mandatory vaccines for non-essential activities coming to B.C.

News Josiah Spyker -
The B.C. government is making vaccines mandatory for non-essential activities including concerts and restaurants. Starting on September 13th, at least...

Province deems Walk-in-Wednesday as a success

News Josiah Spyker -
The B.C. government has deemed the Walk-in-Wednesday vaccine initiative as a success. Provincial officials said more than 33,000 British Columbians...

Kootenay region sees second-highest job recovery rate in the province.

News Josiah Spyker -
For the second consecutive month, B.C. is the only province in Canada with employment above pre-pandemic levels and The...

British Columbians asked to provide input for paid sick leave

News Josiah Spyker -
The B.C. government is asking British Columbians to provide input in a survey about permanent paid sick leave. Phase one...

Updated BC Seniors’ Guide released

News Josiah Spyker -
B.C. residents can now access the updated BC Seniors’ Guide. B.C. government officials said the guide is a tool that...

Federal government marks September 30th as new statutory day

News Josiah Spyker -
September 30th will now be known as Truth and Reconciliation Day as the federal government implements a new statutory...
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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Trail Smoke Eaters split Thanksgiving weekend games at BCHL Showcase

Trail Smoke Eaters
The Trail Smoke Eaters wrapped up the Thanksgiving long weekend with two wins and a loss, including a split at the BCHL Showcase in Nisku, Alta.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.
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