Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Pink Shirt Day: “Today, as people throughout the province proudly wear pink, we are reminded that we all have a responsibility to stand up against bullying. “The message of Pink Shirt Day is as relevant today as it was back in 2007, when two Nova Scotia high-school students stood up […]

On Friday, February 9, 2024, the Fort St John RCMP received a report of residential break and enter to an abandoned property located on the 8200 block of 98 Street, Fort St John. Fort St John RCMP frontline police officers attended and found the rear door had been kicked in and various items stolen from […]

B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise when the general minimum wage increases from $16.75 to $17.40 per hour on June 1, 2024. This represents a 3.9% increase, consistent with B.C.’s average rate of inflation in 2023. The alternate minimum rates, for residential caretakers, live-in home-support workers and camp leaders, will receive the same […]

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 […]

Finding love can come with a sweet twist or a salty ending. In today’s world, ‘sugar dating’ is becoming increasingly prevalent. It mixes up regular dating with more business-like arrangements. This can seem quite appealing, especially for young people dealing with money issues, like those studying abroad or just not earning much. In light of […]

Interior Health (IH) is reminding parents about the importance of childhood immunizations while making it easier for families to get caught up, as many children are unimmunized or under-immunized. Interior Health data shows declining immunization rates for children. While the majority of parents believe that childhood vaccines are safe and effective**, there are many reasons […]

The Province is taking action to prepare for the upcoming wildfire season by upgrading and expanding B.C.’s firefighting aviation and ground fleet, as well as equipment for ground crews. “As we head into the spring and summer months, we are reminded of last year’s devastating wildfires and the impact they had on people and communities […]

RCMP said in a media release Tuesday that an officer is facing charges after being alleged to have assisted a foreign actor. RCMP said that on Feb. 10th, 2024, the RCMP Federal Policing Integrated National Security Enforcement Team (INSET) arrested an Alberta RCMP frontline police officer who accessed non-Top Secret RCMP records systems in order […]

BC Culture Days is calling for emerging artists residing in B.C. to apply to their annual Ambassador Program. With the program’s regional focus, artists from remote or rural communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Program participants will act as spokespeople for Culture Days and will receive $2,000 to plan and host a community-engaged Culture Days event, which will take […]