The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship recently announced a new Adventure Tourism Hub with the goal of streamlining permitting process and making it…
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New Action Plan seeks to double tourism revenue
The B.C. government last week launched the ‘Look West: Tourism Sector Action Plan’ that seeks to position tourism as a key driver of economic diversification…
Nominate someone for B.C.’s top honours
To celebrate service excellence, the B.C. government invites the public to nominate outstanding individuals for the province’s two highest honours: the Order of British Columbia…
Community Gaming Grants applications open
Artists, cultural workers and organizations are once again invited by the B.C. government to apply for Community Gaming Grants. This round of Community Gaming Grants…
City council covers key topics at UBCM Convention
At last week’s Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference in Vancouver, pressing issues like homelessness, housing shortages, and public drug use took centre stage, along…
Supports boosted for newcomers arriving in B.C.
Newcomers, including international students and foreign workers, will soon receive enhanced supports to help them in their new communities. The province announced May 24 it…
Local community programs included in funding
More than $12 million in new funding for public safety and environment programs is being provided to a host of not-for-profit organizations in B.C., including…
Public libraries get funding boost from province
Public library users in communities throughout B.C. will benefit from modernized technology, enhanced programs and services, and better access to information through $45 million in…
Local governments getting $21.9 million for infrastructure
The B.C. government today announced it is dispersing $1-billion to municipalities and regional districts through one-time funding to address the needs of their growing communities,…
Marking one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine
Letter to the Editor One year ago today, the world watched in horror as Russia launched its unprovoked attack on Ukraine, building on a pattern…