Government is investing $35 million to support new industry projects that will create local jobs, strengthen local communities and grow British Columbia’s clean industry.

Drivers are advised the on-ramp to eastbound Highway 1 from East 1st Avenue will close for three weeks, from Aug. 4, 2025, until Aug. 25, 2025, as the City of Vancouver completes street upgrades on East 1st Avenue.

Drivers are advised the north side on-ramp to Highway 1 westbound from East 1st Avenue will close for two weeks, from Thursday, July 17, until Monday, Aug. 4, 2025.

Government has made regulatory changes that protect homebuilders’ projects from increases in Metro Vancouver Regional District development cost charges, freeing up hundreds of millions of dollars in capital to invest in additional new homes.

The Province is urging people in British Columbia to conserve water over the coming weeks as forecasts suggest much of the province will experience elevated drought conditions.

In response to B.C.’s growing housing needs, BC Hydro has made changes to support faster, more affordable electricity connections for new homes and businesses throughout the province.

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 Province is stepping up its fight against hate-motivated offences by increasing the staffing capacity of the B.C. hate crimes unit, led by the B.C. RCMP.