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University of B.C. to keep mask mandate in place until June...

Vancouver: The University of British Columbia says it will keep its mask mandate for indoor spaces until the end of June as experts anticipate...

B.C. sees increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over past week

Victoria: British Columbia Premier John Horgan says he has “low energy’’ two weeks after testing positive for COVID-19. At a news conference on a separate...

Thousands share their thoughts on using data to address systemic racism

VICTORIA - More than 13,000 British Columbians have participated in an engagement on how government can safely and thoughtfully use demographic data to address systemic...

Surrey issues 20-Minute Cleanup Challenge as ‘Love Where You Live’ Launches

Surrey: The City of Surrey is kicking off its fourth annual Love Where You Live campaign and is issuing a 20-Minute Cleanup Challenge, encouraging...

More than 9,400 British Columbians lost to toxic illicit drugs since...

Victoria: Preliminary data released by the BC Coroners Service reveals that the toxic drug supply has claimed the lives of 9,410 British Columbians since...

Vancouver mayor aims to increase empty homes tax to fund affordable...

Vancouver’s mayor has announced a plan to boost the empty homes tax rate to five per cent and double its compliance audits in an...

B.C. Land Matching Program reaches new milestone

The B.C. Land Matching Program (BCLMP) delivered by Young Agrarians has achieved more than 200 matches, bringing farmers and landholders together to strengthen the...

Vancouver confirmed as candidate host city for FIFA World Cup 2026

VICTORIA -  Melanie Mark, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport, has issued the following statement in response to FIFA’s recent announcement: “I am encouraged that...

Statement from Premier John Horgan in honour of Vaisakhi

Victoria - Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in honour of Vaisakhi: “Today, in B.C. and around the world, people in the Sikh community...

B.C. Flood-affected communities benefit from recovery funding

VICTORIA - Ten B.C. communities severely affected by the November 2021 floods are receiving $53.6 million in provincial funding to support recovery work and get...

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