B.C.’s economy remains steady despite disruption and uncertainty from the global trade conflict, its First Quarterly Report shows. “While B.C.’s diversified economy is better positioned than many to weather these headwinds, there’s no doubt that tariffs are challenging our economy and there is pressure on our fiscal position,” said Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance. “We’re…
The Province, in partnership with the First Nations Education Steering Committee (FNESC) and the Indigenous Adult and Higher Learning Association (IAHLA), is supporting the development of First Nations-led community-based teacher-education programs to address the significant shortage of First Nations teachers in the province. View the full article from the original source
Jessie Sunner, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, have released the following statement in recognition of Consent Awareness Week 2025: View the full article from the original source
The BC Coroners Service, together with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit and CN, is encouraging people in B.C. to learn more about rail safety to help save lives and prevent serious injuries during Rail Safety Week 2025. View the full article from the original source
Young people facing barriers to employment throughout British Columbia will have more opportunities to find jobs in the life-sciences industry. View the full article from the original source
Drivers are advised that Highway 1 at Tank Hill, 14 kilometres east of Lytton, will be closed overnight from 11 p.m., Monday, Sept. 15, until 7 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. The closure is necessary to complete final paving work on the roadway. Checkpoints with traffic-management personnel will be set up at the intersections of Highway…
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day: “In the midst of Canada’s second-worst wildfire season on record, we pause to thank all the firefighters on the front lines and to honour those who ultimately gave their lives to save those of others. “Firefighters are courageous, caring and committed. They…
People living in and around Ucluelet will have better access to team-based primary care when doors open on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, to the Ucluelet Health Centre. “As Ucluelet, hitaču and Macoah grow, so does the need to increase access to health care,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “This new centre will connect people…
A new proposal in Surrey will bring almost 600 new homes and shelter spaces to the community through three new BC Housing-funded developments helping to support hundreds of people and families in need of affordable and supporting housing. View the full article from the original source
People living with substance-use challenges will soon benefit from expanded access to community-based recovery supports with the opening of Abbotsford Junction and Hope Junction, two new recovery community centres in the Fraser Valley. View the full article from the original source