Patients looking for a family physician or a nurse practitioner will be better supported, as the Province provides an update on the work already underway and introduces new digital tools for providers to improve and speed up the connection process. “Last year we made a commitment to better connect people with primary care providers, and […]

The Province has approved the use of Taser 7 as an intermediate weapon for all police agencies in British Columbia. The approval process for Taser 7 included convening a multi-disciplinary panel to provide advice to the director of Police Services with consideration of a range of expertise and perspectives. The panel had representatives from various organizations, such […]

Budget 2024 takes on the big challenges people are facing today by helping with everyday costs, delivering more homes faster, strengthening health care and services, and building a stronger, cleaner economy. “Wherever we live – city, town, rural or First Nations community – we all want a decent, affordable home, quality health care, help when […]

BC Builds, the Province’s new initiative to build more housing for people with middle incomes, will benefit from $2 billion in additional financing from the Government of Canada to help deliver thousands more homes that people with middle incomes who live and work in B.C. can afford. “All levels of government need to work together to […]

A Federal Court Justice has ruled in favour of conservation groups that challenged the federal Environment Minister for failing to take action to protect the critical habitats of at-risk migratory birds across the country. This includes the threatened Marbled Murrelet, a seabird that relies on coastal old-growth forests in B.C. for nesting. Ecojustice lawyers, on […]

NDP MLA Selina Robinson regrets that recent comments during an online discussion made about Palestine and the Israel-Hamas war. However, that remorse did not stop the Legislature member from Coquitlam-Millardville from resigning her cabinet position Monday as Minister for Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills in the BC Government. “My recent comments have caused pain and […]

After a strong finish in the last provincial election, Nicole Charlwood is one of the most likely Greens to win in BC. When running for City Councilor for Nelson, Nicole received 75% of the vote and attracted the highest youth turnout in voting history. She can rally a community around the most important issues, and […]

This week, more than two million families and individuals will receive their third quarterly Climate Action Tax Credit payment. “With the global inflation and an expensive holiday season, we know people need support now more than ever,” said Katrine Conroy, Minister of Finance. “These are big challenges around the world. By boosting the Climate Action […]

Mayor Morrison presented the City of Nelson’s awards for 2023 at the Annual Reception on December 12th. These awards honour the outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations in sports, sustainability, heritage, and culture, showcasing the commitment and achievements that enrich the Nelson community. In presenting these awards, Mayor Morrison commended the recipients for their exceptional […]

The Nature Trust of British Columbia, one of the province’s leading non-profit land conservation organizations, announces a fundraising campaign to raise the last $300,000 needed to protect 182 hectares (450 acres) of an important wildlife corridor. The area is located between the communities of Kimberley and Cranbrook and within the traditional territory of the Ktunaxa […]