BC Gov News

British Columbians throughout the province are being encouraged to put away their car keys and hop on their bicycles during this year’s Bike to Work Week, May 30 to June 5.

The Province released an updated design for the McKenzie interchange project that includes new details on noise mitigation, environmental enhancements, as well as additional features for cyclists, pedestrians and transit users.

As the full scope and scale of impacts from the severe wildfire in Fort McMurray becomes clearer and Alberta transitions from response to resilience efforts, the British Columbia government continues to extend its hand of help with resources to aid the neighbouring province.

To better prepare British Columbians in the event of an emergency and ensure the basic needs of citizens are met, the Province is funding a series of collaborative projects to increase British Columbia’s capacity and capabilities to mitigate and manage emergencies.

Once a year, British Columbia recognizes Public Safety Lifeline Volunteer Award winners and their significant contributions to emergency and disaster response in this province.

Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto has issued the following statement to the volunteers of British Columbia:

In advance of the upcoming Easter long weekend, the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure is encouraging everyone to check DriveBC.ca before they head out on their travels.

Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone has issued the following statement on the appointment of Barry Penner, QC as the new ICBC board chair, beginning March 31, 2016:

The Capital Regional District (CRD) and the Province of British Columbia have supported the establishment of a new regional emergency management partnership that will enhance emergency management activity across the Capital Region.

Children’s safety is of the utmost importance to all of us, which is why drivers are required to stop when school bus lights are flashing.