BC Gov News

The Arctic cold front currently moving through the Northwest Fire Centre has brought cooler temperatures and rain to most of the region.

People in assisted living residences, including supportive recovery homes, will have access to more care options and added protection as amendments to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act come into force.

Motorists are advised that temporary lane closures and parking restrictions will be in effect Thursday, Aug. 22 and Friday Aug. 23, as well as Friday, Aug. 29, 2019.

The Ministry of Finance’s Investigations Unit seized more than 1.5 million grams of illegal tobacco destined for the Lower Mainland the first quarter of fiscal year 2019-20.

The Province is helping Salt Spring Islanders move toward better water service with a $50,000 grant to the Capital Regional District to study options to better manage water on the island.

The Province is restricting water use by select users on the Koksilah River to protect fish populations, which are under threat due to low water flows in the river.

An end-of-summer of tradition is underway with the opening of the 109th Pacific National Exhibition (PNE).

Four more K-12 support staff collective agreements have been ratified by the local union, the local school district and the BC Public School Employers’ Association Board of Directors under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.