Tag: B.C. Government

Province funds HealthIM expansion in Nelson to aid people in crisis

Crime Storrm Lennie - August 15, 2025

B.C.’s solicitor general was in Nelson on Friday to announce the launch of a digital public safety tool aimed at improving officer response to people in crisis.

Officials investigating “security breach” after pro-Palestinian sign appears on B.C. parliament

Provincial Emily Joveski - August 14, 2025

Officials at the British Columbia parliament building are investigating after a pro-Palestinian sign was attached to the front of the building overnight.

Province launching dedicated wildfire training and education centre

News Josiah Spyker - April 4, 2024

A first-of-its-kind wildfire training and education centre in North America will be set up at Thompson Rivers University in...

B.C. public schools replace letter grades for younger students

News Storrm Lennie - September 20, 2023

Students from kindergarten to Grade 9 will now be assessed through a proficiency scale rather than percentages and letter...

Deputy premier, attorney general visit Nelson to address public safety

News Justin Baumgardner - May 26, 2023

Two senior provincial politicans insisted they are working hard to address public safety issues in Nelson and elsewhere during...

Nelson protest calls for government to regulate safe drug supply

News Justin Baumgardner - April 14, 2023

A crowd of 20 people gathered at city hall in Nelson to protest what they say is the provincial...

Provincial legislation to curb important services from disruption

News Josiah Spyker - November 15, 2021

New legislation will help prevent protests from disrupting access to critical services across B.C. “Over the last few months, we’ve...

Premier to undergo cancer treatment

News Josiah Spyker - November 4, 2021

Premier John Horgan is beginning radiation treatment after successful surgery and biopsy determined a lump in his throat was...

B.C. launching “stronger, more ambitious” climate plan

News Josiah Spyker - October 25, 2021

The provincial government is launching the CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 plan with the goal of reducing climate pollution and...

Second dose requirements now in effect

News Josiah Spyker - October 25, 2021

As of October 24th, 2021, two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine are needed to enter certain events, services and...

Province invests in life-saving care

News Josiah Spyker - October 13, 2021

The B.C. government is spending $132-million over the next three years to help people with substance-use challenges. According to provincial...

Provincial government improving access to addiction recovery

News Josiah Spyker - October 5, 2021

The B.C. government is providing $50,000 to the BC Addiction Recovery Association to help make recovery accessible and possible...

Mandatory vaccines for non-essential activities coming to B.C.

News Josiah Spyker - August 23, 2021

The B.C. government is making vaccines mandatory for non-essential activities including concerts and restaurants. Starting on September 13th, at least...

Province deems Walk-in-Wednesday as a success

News Josiah Spyker - August 6, 2021

The B.C. government has deemed the Walk-in-Wednesday vaccine initiative as a success. Provincial officials said more than 33,000 British Columbians...