Construction has started on nearly 250 rental homes in the Township of Langley, helping more people find housing options close to work, school and community services. View the full article from the original source
Children and families throughout B.C. will keep building stronger futures through reading and everyday learning with continued support for literacy programs. View the full article from the original source
More families in Creston will have access to affordable and high-quality child care as the Province invests in 110 new licensed child care spaces. View the full article from the original source
More families in Cranbrook will have access to affordable and high-quality child care through 123 new licensed child care spaces. View the full article from the original source
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on the Cowichan Valley Transit System labour dispute: “I am pleased that the unions, Unifor Locals 114 and 333, and employer, Transdev, have come together and agreed to submit proposals to special mediator Vince Ready, who will issue binding recommendations on all remaining matters. “I…
People should continue to use caution and take steps to be prepared by staying up to date on current conditions, following fire prohibitions and being Firesmart, as the risk of wildfire is expected to continue into fall. View the full article from the original source
People are invited to share their input to help guide the development of the Xwulqw’selu (Koksilah) Water and Watershed Sustainability Plan (the Plan) and shape long-term solutions for water supply and ecosystem health. The Province and Cowichan Tribes have launched a survey to gather insights from community members, water users, farmers, industry and other interested…
More female, female-identifying and non-binary youth living with substance-use challenges can access expanded support through 12 new treatment beds in Surrey. “Now, more than ever, young people need safe and dependable support systems they can count on,” said Josie Osborne, Minister of Health. “That’s why we’re expanding mental-health and substance-use services across B.C., so youth…
A planning process is underway to explore options for reconnecting Tk̓emlúps te Secwépemc lands and Kamloops as Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, marks one year since the Red Bridge, a vital connection between these communities, was destroyed by a fire. The process is being led by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, in partnership with Tk̓emlúps…
A coroner’s inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death of Matthew Scott Causton is scheduled to start at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12 through to Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. The inquest will take place at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby). On May 23, 2020, Matthew Scott Causton’s…