If you’re feeling anxious about B.C. reopening, you’re not alone.

Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement marking Imamat Day:

Drought is affecting much of Vancouver Island and southern British Columbia, due to low spring rainfall amounts, as well as the recent extreme heat wave and record high temperatures in June and early July across the entire region.

Drought is affecting much of British Columbia, including many parts of the southern and central interior.

Drought is affecting most of southern British Columbia and the central Interior due to very low rainfall, exacerbated by the recent extreme heat wave.

The Province has announced the first set of its recommendations from Phase 2 of the BC Hydro Review to help people and businesses use clean electricity to reduce their carbon footprints, achieve CleanBC climate targets and support clean economic development.

Guide dog and service dog users requiring a dog to assist them with the tasks of daily living will now have enhanced public access rights and protections in place.