Drivers and people travelling along busy Island highways this weekend are encouraged to plan ahead and avoid peak travel times for a safer and more relaxed journey.

As the Canada Day long weekend approaches, the Province encourages travellers to stay safe on the road by planning ahead and using extra caution.

A new workforce initiative will support British Columbia’s agriculture and food industry in recruiting and retaining the workers who will help provide a stable food supply for a growing population in B.C. and around the world.

To assist the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure in its efforts to reopen Highway 4 to single-lane-alternating traffic, three day-use parks will be closed to the public until the highway fully reopens.

Highway 4 on Vancouver Island is on track to open to limited single-lane-alternating travel by June 24-25, 2023.

One new member has been appointed to BC Transit’s board of directors, joining six continuing members.

People and businesses in British Columbia will benefit from new jobs, diversified supply chains and a stronger, cleaner economy following the Province’s successful trade mission to Asia. 

Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement in regard to the Fraser Valley transit labour dispute: 

People in communities throughout B.C. will benefit from additional investments toward safer roads through a second year of Vision Zero grants.