Drivers are advised southbound Exit 23 from Highway 99 to 80th Street will close starting today, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, for approximately seven weeks, as work advances on the new 78th Street interchange. During the closure period, drivers can access Boundary Bay Industrial Park southbound from Highway 99 via Exit 20, and westbound by Ladner…
People will be at the centre of better service delivery as the Province establishes Connected Services BC, a more connected technology systems model that works better for people and businesses interacting with government. Effective Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, current ministry Information Management and Information Technology branches will be combined with the Office of the…
As part of the Canada-British Columbia bilateral agreement to end gender-based violence, B.C. will receive $18 million this year from the federal government to support survivors and break the cycle of violence through Safe and Supported: B.C.’s Gender-Based Violence Action Plan. B.C.’s action plan is focused on boosting services and supports for survivors, strengthening government’s…
Premier David Eby is leading a mission to Ottawa to push for more investment in major infrastructure projects that deliver prosperity and jobs for people in B.C. View the full article from the original source
Better access to new life-saving medical treatments is coming with the launch of an eight-bed clinical trials unit (CTU) at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital in Vancouver. The new unit is a strategic asset for B.C.’s life-sciences sector, including Providence Research, and will address a critical gap in early-stage drug development allowing companies to keep their…
The new Royal Roads University (RRU), John Horgan Campus is open, offering innovative post-secondary options for a growing number of students living in the Westshore. View the full article from the original source
The Indigenous-led Ksi Lisims LNG project has received its environmental assessment certificate. The project is being advanced through a partnership of the Nisga’a Nation, Rockies LNG and Western LNG. “There’s never been a more critical time to diversify our economy and reduce reliance on the U.S., and B.C. is leading the way in Canada, with…
People in B.C. will see stronger, more inclusive communities as local organizations can now apply for provincial grants that back projects fighting racism and promoting multicultural understanding. “Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected and valued in their community,” said Niki Sharma, Attorney General. “By investing in community-led projects, we’re giving organizations the tools they need…
A B.C. environmental assessment certificate has been issued for the Ksi Lisims LNG project, following a joint decision by provincial ministers. View the full article from the original source
The Ministry of Transportation and Transit continues leading efforts to safely reopen Bamfield Main Road in co-operation with Mosaic Forest Management, following recent wildfire impacts. The ministry is aiming to reopen the road by the end of October 2025. Crews are working on the 1.5-kilometre section between kilometre 8 and 9.5, where unstable slopes, dangerous…