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…
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New tools available for preparation and information
With many parts of the province experiencing warmer weather and British Columbia forecast to have an active wildfire season, the province is introducing an interactive…
B.C. and partners step up fight against invasive mussels
The annual battle against keeping invasive mussels out of B.C. continues. The B.C. government, Columbia Basin Trust, BC Hydro and conservation organizations announced April 30…
Snowpack level report indicates drought ahead
The most recent River Forecast Centre snow survey and water supply bulletin paints a picture of drought ahead for British Columbia. The Ministry of Water,…
IJC asked to help form plan for transboundary pollution
The ongoing struggle to establish a transboundary plan to deal with pollution in the Elk and Kootenay/Kootenai river watershed today (March 11) reached a positive…
Province scraps proposed Land Act amendments
Citing a need to take more time to better listen to British Columbians, the B.C. government today announced it is scrapping proposed amendments to the…
Watershed strategy co-developed with First Nations
The B.C. government and the B.C.-First Nations Water Table March 6 announced a $100-million investment in healthy watersheds and the launch of engagement on a…
Financial assistance available for displaced Ukrainians
Ukrainian citizens arriving in B.C. under the federal Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) can now apply for hardship assistance from the B.C. government. Eligibility…
Local libraries getting pandemic relief funds
A one-time investment of $8 million in COVID-19 relief and recovery funding has been announced for local public libraries, including expanded digital collections, upgraded, barrier-free…
Support services expanded for fleeing Ukrainians
Displaced Ukrainians will have access to more vital community programs and supports as the province expands the Service BC phone line to include United Way…