Canada urged to give asylum to Afghan Sikhs, Hindus
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto:Â The Canada India Foundation (CIF) has urged the country to accept Sikh and Hindu minority communities from Afghanistan as refugees following the...
22,000 new licensed child care spaces to help B.C. families
COQUITLAM - Thousands of families struggling with the shortage of quality child care will benefit from the 22,000 new licensed spaces coming over the...
Rich Coleman raises new contradictions on B.C. Liberals’ failure to stop...
VANCOUVER: After finally emerging from hiding, Rich Coleman's interview with CKNW only raises more questions about the B.C. Liberals’ attempt to deny responsibility for failing...
Province, Dan’s Legacy Foundation to provide counselling support to more youth
VICTORIA: The Government of British Columbia is taking action to support young people struggling with mental health and addiction.
To ensure that more at-risk youth...
Internship programs help spark innovation for students, industry
BURNABY: Students throughout the province are benefiting from a provincial investment of $10 million in internship programs that connect budding researchers with industry partners...
Eligibility assessment and requirements for cannabis retail licences available online
Victoria: Detailed information regarding eligibility requirements for prospective non-medical cannabis retail licence applicants is now available online.
The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (formerly the...
Hit and run leaves police officer with injuries
Burnaby: Burnaby RCMP continue to investigate a hit and run which occurred this morning at Willingdon Avenue and Parker Street in Burnaby.
On July 4,...
Province releases Employer Health Tax implementation details
Victoria: The Ministry of Finance has released an Employer Health Tax (EHT) tax notice, as part of the next steps toward the elimination of...
Fitch affirms British Columbia’s AAA credit rating and strong fiscal plan
Victoria: Fitch Ratings has affirmed British Columbia's AAA credit rating, citing the province's strong economic performance, stable fiscal results and diversified economy.
"All three international...
Jagrup Brar appointed as Chairperson of BCNCDP Caucas
New Democrat MLA for Surrey-Fleetwood, Jagrup Brar has been appointed as the B.C. New Democrat Caucus Chairperson. The role will use Jagrup’ s skills,...