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Province strikes eviction compromise between property owners and tenants

The province is compromising on new rules for rentals intended to protect tenants during evictions.Last month the Residential Tenancy Act was amended to require...

Province launches program to keep seniors in their homes longer

A new virtual service from the province aims to help seniors stay in their homes longer as they age. It’s called the Long-term Care at...

ICBC warns drivers of driver fatigue ahead of long weekend

ICBC is warning drivers to watch for driver fatigue ahead of the BC Day Long Weekend.According to their data, hot temperatures and long drives...

1,158 people died due to toxic illicit drugs in first half of 2024

1,158 people have died in BC due to the ongoing toxic drug crisis in the first half of 2024.That comes from the BC Coroners...

Customers could save up to $10k through BC Hydro rebates

BC Hydro customers can now save up to $10,000 on solar panels and battery storage, thanks to new rebates.In a release, Hydro says the...

Effective today all plastic shopping bags are banned, BC government 

A cleaner and greener BC is on the horizon as the provincial government moves to reduce waste from single-use plastics starting today. The government announced...

Negotiations nearly complete for K’Omoks First Nation’s historic treaty

After decades of work, the K’Omoks First Nation is nearly ready to sign a treaty with the governments of Canada and British Columbia.Negotiations have...

Campfires to be prohibited starting Friday

Starting this Friday, campfires will be prohibited on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast.That comes from BC Wildfire Service, saying campfires will be prohibited...

Province to give increased tax credit payments to those in need

The BC Government aims to support families in need with increased Climate Action Tax Credit payments.According to the province, this credit is a payment...

Economy trending upwards, government of BC 

Despite the global economy the provincial government says the province is trending in the right direction in growth.  Minister of jobs, economic development and...

New website looks to protect tenants from bad faith evictions

Tenants could soon get better protection from bad-faith evictions through an upcoming website.In a release, the BC government says they are launching the Residential...

Regulations for BC hunters updated for next 2 years

Expect some changes while you’re out hunting, as the BC government is updating its hunting regulations.In a release, the province says the updated regulations...

New act to give workers international credit recognition in BC

Workers who have been trained internationally can use their skills in BC, thanks to a new credentials recognition act.According to the BC government, the...

BC government merges 11 health colleges into two for patient safety

Patients could be getting improved safety as the BC government merges 11 health colleges to two.In a release, they announced that the number of...

Province funds free literacy programs for adults

Adults looking to improve their literacy skills will have access to free programs.The provincial government is investing $3.4 million in the community adult literacy...

BC government urges you to be cautious of wildfire risks this long weekend

The BC government encourages you to be cautious and plan for wildfire risks this long weekend.In a release, both the Ministry of Forests and...

BC Coroners Service and Lifesaving Society encouraging water safety

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day, and both the BC Coroners Service and Lifesaving society are reminding people to be water safe.According to a...

First Nations coalition demands apology from William Shatner, Ryan Reynolds after “tasteless video” posted online

An advertisement calling out open net-pen salmon farms made the rounds on social media last week and has received some heat from Indigenous groups...

Province files class-action suit over ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

The BC government has filed a class-action lawsuit against international chemical giants, claiming they failed to adequately warn people about the risks of so-called...

BC Government investing more money in two programs designed to help post-secondary programs

The BC Government is helping people upgrade schooling to chase future jobs. The province announced $3.5 million will be invested into the Adult Basic Education...

Province recognizes Haida Nation’s status on Haida Gwaii 

The provincial government says they’re looking to put forward legislation next month that will recognize the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal title across Haida Gwaii.  According...

38 local governments getting grants to speed up home delivery

The BC government aims to speed up in delivering more homes to people through 38 new grants.The province says these grants will go to...

BC facing a cooler summer than the rest of Canada this year

While summer will be warmer than usual for most of Canada, coastal BC looks to be getting normal or cooler temperatures.That comes from this...

Uber, DoorDash, SkiptheDishes, Lyft Drivers to Get Minimum Wage and Other Protections

The BC Government says minimum-wage measures and basic protections for app-based ride-hailing and delivery workers will come into effect in the province on September...
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