Beginning this September, British Columbia will become the latest province to provide the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to boys, as part of B.C.’s publicly funded immunization program.

Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson has issued the following statement in response to a ruling by the U.S. International Trade Commission:

As students, parents and teachers settle back into their routines after the winter break, the Ministry of Education is reminding everyone of the Province’s new curriculum,  designed to set students up for success in today’s changing world.

Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement to mark the celebration of Christmas by Orthodox Christians and Eastern Catholics:

Finance Minister Michael de Jong will be hosting a telephone town hall for residents of Northern B.C. on Monday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. to get their input on the 2017 provincial budget. 

B.C. students will soon benefit from an agreement reached with the BCTF to provide school districts with $50 million to immediately begin hiring teachers and improve student supports.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in Nanaimo on Jan. 1, 2017.

On Monday, Jan. 16, 2017, BC Housing will start accepting applications for the new BC Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership program.

B.C. students will have new tools to explore Canada's rich history and build on it with new education resources being offered through a partnership between WE and the Government of British Columbia to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

New, lower charges for high-cost, short-term cash loans – payday loans – came into effect Jan. 1, 2017.