The Province is supporting local governments to build more housing for people faster with funding to help them meet new provincial legislative requirements.

New funding for six wood-product manufacturers and two fabricated-metal manufacturers will create and protect hundreds of resource-sector jobs for people and strengthen B.C.’s value-added wood sector and local economies.

Homeowners in designated taxable municipalities covered by the speculation and vacancy tax will soon receive their annual declaration letters, as part of the Province’s work to fight real estate speculation and deliver more homes to people.

From the Government of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-justice/news/2024/01/canada-british-columbia-and-the-bc-first-nations-justice-council-meet-to-advance-indigenous-justice-and-strengthen-partnerships.html

A proposed hydrogen project from Chilliwack-based Teralta Hydrogen Solutions is set to create sustainable jobs while driving down emissions and helping solidify Prince George as a hub for hydrogen investment in B.C.

People in northern B.C. communities will have an opportunity to participate in a consultation and engagement process to help design and plan programs and services for a proposed regional centre to help children and youth thrive.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and its maintenance contractors are preparing for snow and possible freezing rain across Metro Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and Vancouver Island.

The Province is taking action to better protect people from related human papillomavirus (HPV) cancers by extending eligibility for free, publicly funded vaccines to males born in 2005.