Provincial News
by Province of British Columbia on Thursday Jun 08 2023
The Ktunaxa, Secwépemc and Syilx Okanagan Nations and their members will benefit from new interim agreements that share revenue generated from the Columbia River Treaty.
by Contributor on Wednesday Jun 07 2023
A long, destructive summer is coming to B.C. forests
British Columbia is poised to suffer a historically ruinous fire season and we have only ourselves to blame.
by Province of British Columbia on Tuesday Jun 06 2023
Seriously ill children and their families receiving care at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice will benefit from improved care and services as the Province invests $4.5 million to renovate and upgrade the Vancouver hospice facility.
by Kyra Hoggan on Thursday Jun 01 2023
Starting today, BC residents have the opportunity for a rebate when they purchase a new electric bike – and because the rebate amount is based on income, the program will make e-bikes a clean transportation choice that is more affordable and accessible for everyone.
There are four easy steps associated with accessing the Income Qualified E-Bike Rebate Program:
There are four easy steps associated with accessing the Income Qualified E-Bike Rebate Program:
by Province of British Columbia on Thursday Jun 01 2023
Starting today, BC residents have the opportunity for a rebate when they purchase a new electric bike – and because the rebate amount is based on income, the program will make e-bikes a clean transportation choice that is more affordable and accessible for everyone.
There are four easy steps associated with accessing the Income Qualified E-Bike Rebate Program:
There are four easy steps associated with accessing the Income Qualified E-Bike Rebate Program:
by Province of British Columbia on Thursday Jun 01 2023
Starting June 1, 2023, people in B.C. can get prescriptions from their pharmacist for contraceptives and medications to treat 21 minor ailments, such as allergies, shingles, cold sores, pink eye and uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
by Province of British Columbia on Tuesday May 30 2023
British Columbians living with brain injuries related to substance use now have access to specialized supports through a first-of-its-kind program in Canada.
Vancouver Coastal Health’s (VCH) Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation for Substance Use program (CARSU) supports adults with mild to moderate brain injuries related to an overdose.
by Contributor on Thursday May 25 2023
Most disasters happen in the blink of an eye.
That’s why it’s important to take appropriate measures before they happen to ensure you and your loved ones are prepared.
Bigger, hotter, more frequent wildfires can threaten the places we live, and wildfire season is hitting the province early.
by John Boivin Local Journalism Initiative on Tuesday May 23 2023
British Columbia’s emergency health workers are finding themselves in a pretty good place as they mark Paramedic Services Week in the province in 2023.
“It’s an exciting time to join BCEHS,” says Sara Thomas, the manager of clinical operations for Kootenay West.
by Contributor on Thursday May 18 2023
BC RCMP is reminding people to check their phones as dispatch centers have experienced a significant increase in dropped 911 calls.
