More people in need will soon benefit from meals prepared in new kitchens and expanded food distribution, as local community organizations receive funding from the Community Gaming Grants program.

New maintenance contracts have been awarded to ensure better highway conditions for Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast travellers.

A coroner’s inquest jury has issued 21 recommendations to try to reduce the toll from illicit drug deaths in B.C.

The Province, in partnership with the BC Lung Association, is improving air quality throughout B.C. by providing $15,500 to Metro Vancouver as part of the Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program.

Vancouver, the coast and mountains are on the travel radar of many top travel publications. Recently Lonely Planet highlighted the city of Vancouver as a must-visit destination.

Association of Neighbourhood Houses British Columbia will receive $4,500 in funding to help challenge racism and celebrate diversity. This organization is among 33 community groups throughout British Columbia working to address racism through the B.C. Organizing Against Racism and Hate (OARH) program.

The Government of British Columbia is providing $702,000 to the Vancouver school district to repair, upgrade and improve five of its facilities to make sure students, teachers and staff have comfortable and refreshed places to learn and work.

With the launch of the BC Ale Trail, tourists and craft beer enthusiasts have a new definitive guide to exploring B.C.’s craft beer scene and local sightseeing attractions.