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:

The Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals has approved Imperial Metal’s permit to expand its Mount Polley mine in the Cariboo region, which will extend the mine’s life by eight years, support local jobs and continue environmental monitoring as part of ongoing regulatory requirements.

The Province is announcing significant progress at one of the negotiations taking place under the 2025 Balanced Measures Mandate.