As summer winds down and farmers get ready for another harvest season, it’s a great time to celebrate the incredible agriculture and locally produced food and drinks here in B.C. From fresh berries and dairy, to craft beer and B.C. …
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B.C. Access Grant helps students afford post-secondary education
The Province is celebrating five years of the B.C. Access Grant, a program that has helped tens of thousands of students throughout B.C. afford post-secondary education. Launched in 2020, the B.C. Access Grant was the first new post-secondary grant program …
Happy B.C. Day long weekend, have fun and stay safe
As the B.C. Day long weekend approaches, please stay informed, be prepared, and plan for your travel. Once your long weekend plans are set, check https://www.drivebc.ca/ for current road conditions. Roads can be busier than normal around holidays, so be patient …
More doctors are coming to B.C.
New strategies are underway to attract internationally trained doctors to British Columbia. This comes as B.C. has received in just two months almost 780 job applications from qualified health professionals across the United States. Since the campaign began to attract …
Western Canada’s first menopause clinic opens at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre
Women and gender-diverse people who are experiencing complex menopause symptoms can now access specialized care at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre’s new Complex Menopause Clinic, a first of its kind in Western Canada. The clinic provides both in-person and …
Summer on the road: New DriveBC enhances accessibility, user experience
People driving throughout British Columbia this summer can get access to reliable road and weather conditions on provincial highways with a newly updated DriveBC platform. The new DriveBC platform features a simplified map and a cleaner, more intuitive design for …
April 26: Black Eyed Peas, food fiesta, and more at Lapu Lapu Block Party
Hello! This year’s Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party is going to be big, and that’s why I want to reach out to invite you. Last year, we had 60,000-plus guests. And this Saturday, April 26, we’re aiming for an even bigger …
More financial relief is coming to families in B.C.
Families across the province are going to get additional financial relief through the BC Family Benefit Bonus, arriving in bank accounts starting in July. Global inflation and high-interest rates have made everything from housing to groceries more costly. Getting a …
Anti-racism legislation to remove systemic barriers for racialized and Indigenous people
Indigenous and racialized people will face fewer barriers when accessing public programs and services with new legislation introduced on April 11, 2024 at the Legislative Assembly of B.C. The legislation aims to remove systemic racism from provincial institutions. The anti-racism …
Annual awards honour B.C. anti-racism advocates
Nearly 80 people and organizations were nominated for the 2024 B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards, honouring their efforts to combat racism and create a more inclusive B.C. There were five Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism award recipients and six honourable mentions, many …