Accessing high-speed internet for people in approximately 750 households will soon become a reality as more rural Vancouver Island and Gulf Island communities are connected.

Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture and Food, has released the following statement about provincial meat inspectors being classified as essential workers:

As severe drought conditions continue to affect river levels in the Thompson Okanagan region, fish-population protection orders will protect endangered chinook salmon in the Salmon River and Bessette Creek by temporarily restricting water use for forage crops and identified industrial purposes.

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement on the Cowichan Valley transit labour dispute:

Richard Grounds was appointed to a three-year term as chair of the Skilled Trades BC Appeal Board (STBCAB) effective Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.

The University of British Columbia (UBC) in partnership with the University of Victoria (UVic) has expanded two allied health profession programs, a master of physical therapy and a master of science in speech-language pathology, to Vancouver Island.

To better support francophone students in Abbotsford and Victoria Westshore, land has been purchased to build French-language schools.

Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care, has issued the following statement about returning to learning:

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Labour Day: