The office of auditor general for local government will continue to operate. An independent review shows that the office offers value as a resource for communities to help them deliver the services people count on.

First Nations communities are receiving age-friendly grants to support Elders and seniors so they can live active, socially engaged and independent lives.

Public safety and environmental conservation efforts throughout the province will benefit from community gaming grants.

People in B.C.’s rural communities are often the unsung heroes of our provincial economy.

As part of its rural development mandate, the Province is providing $673,124 in project development grants to support rural communities throughout B.C.

Between Jan. 18 and Feb. 28, 2019, people who own residential property in areas subject to the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) will receive a letter with clear instructions for how to complete a declaration and register an exemption.

Leaders in health policy, community and economic development, and from First Nations are among the government’s latest appointees to the province’s health authority boards.

Claire Trevena, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, has announced the board of directors of B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc. (BCIB), the Crown corporation responsible for executing the Province’s Community Benefit Agreement (CBA).

Responding to the urgent need from communities around the province, the Government of B.C. is opening additional shelters and providing funding for emergency housing solutions to help people experiencing homelessness have a safe, warm place during the winter.

Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, has issued the following statement on the Small Business Task Force report: