‘Tis the season to celebrate with loved ones, but our furry companions can’t always tell the difference between holiday items and hazards. The crunchy crinkle of tinsel feels and sounds similar to a cat toy, a mistake that landed one feline friend in emergency surgery. When the cat’s owner noticed she was behaving oddly —  […]

The province says quicker permitting and stronger partnerships for wildfire salvage means protecting forestry jobs. Working with the forestry sector, First Nations and local governments, the Ministry of Forests cut red tape in 2025, making it easier to harvest burned timber and get the wood into local mills. Heading into 2026, that work continues, turning the […]

Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, has issued the following statement on immunizations for the holiday season: “As people in British Columbia gather to celebrate the holiday season, I encourage everyone to get their updated influenza and COVID-19 vaccines to protect themselves and their loved ones against severe illness. “Based on the most recent epidemiological […]

People planning to explore the backcountry this winter are encouraged to be mindful of hazards, have a plan and stay informed about avalanche safety. “Venturing into B.C.’s mountains during the winter, whether for hiking or backcountry skiing, comes with avalanche risks,” said Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. “Having a plan, staying […]

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit has closed major highways between the Lower Mainland and the Interior due to flooding, falling rock and debris, and high avalanche hazards. As of the evening of Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, the following highways are closed: Highway 1 eastbound closed at Highway 9 Highway 1 closed between Hope and […]

New locations, bright lights, enhanced commercial vehicle checks and stiff penalties make 2025 the best year yet to get in the sober spirit of the “Light Up the Province” campaign. On Saturday, December 6, 2025, hundreds of officers including BC Highway Patrol, other RCMP officers, municipal police departments, and partners around the province will spend […]

The Province has released the 2025 Climate Change Accountability Report, reaffirming its commitment to climate action and affordability while highlighting progress in cutting emissions and advancing clean energy throughout B.C. The report shows that CleanBC is working. British Columbia is making progress in many areas: B.C.’s emissions are decreasing: Net emissions declined by nearly 4% […]

Wildsight filed a petition in the BC Supreme Court on Friday seeking a judicial review of the provincial government’s decision not to require an environmental assessment for the proposed Zincton Resort in the central Selkirk Mountains, east of New Denver. The controversial 5,500-hectare development would convert critical connectivity habitat for grizzly bears and wolverines into […]

Dear Premier, A year ago, B.C.’s business community urged you to make improving British Columbia’s economy a top priority. We warned that B.C.’s fiscal and economic trajectory was deeply concerning and called for urgent action to restore confidence, improve competitiveness, and spur growth in private-sector investment. Since then, we appreciate the government’s focus on accelerating […]

By Tandeep Sidhu and Lacee O’Neill, University of Manitoba Highly publicized grizzly bear attacks have ignited calls to reopen grizzly trophy hunts across Western Canada. The most recent push came from the B.C. Wildlife Federation, a conservation and hunting advocacy organization that called for a hunting season on grizzlies after a bear attacked a group […]