More than 25,000 B.C. students will soon be learning in safe schools, with seismic upgrades coming to Maple Lane and James McKinney elementary schools in Richmond.

Child care is getting less expensive and easier to find in Richmond with the Province funding more than 130 new, affordable child care spaces to give more parents the option to return to work, go back to school or pursue other opportunities.

Students at three Richmond elementary schools are benefiting from new playgrounds that encourage active learning and healthy lifestyles.

On Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, on shorelines throughout the province, British Columbians will gather to clean up debris and help tackle plastic pollution.

Highway 99, between the Steveston Highway and Highway 17 junctions (on either side of the George Massey Tunnel), will be resurfaced with new line painting to improve safety along the busy corridor.

British Columbia’s mixed-martial arts (MMA) athletes will compete more safely and at a higher level,  following the B.C. athletic commissioner’s decision to authorize professional kickboxing.

Drivers are advised that two lanes, one in each direction, will be closed nightly beginning Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019.