A report released by Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s provincial health officer (PHO), provides a review of the provincial prescribed safer supply (PSS) policy and makes recommendations aimed at improving the lives of people who use drugs in B.C. and supporting clinicians in this work.

An independent panel has been appointed to review and provide recommendations for potential amendments to the Labour Relations Code (LRC).

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Black History Month:

Drivers are advised that the eastbound travel lane of the Steveston Highway crossing over Highway 99 has been closed for a structural assessment.

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in recognition of the good work done by the RCMP and all police officers:

More renters with low to moderate incomes will be able to get financial support as the Province provides additional funding to BC Rent Bank to help people sustain their housing when faced with an unanticipated financial challenge.

Drivers are advised that Highway 101 will be closed at Trout Lake, just east of Halfmoon Bay, on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024.

A new BC Stats report, Sustaining Growth: Population and Demography for B.C. and Canada, has compiled publicly available statistics and data to project population growth to 2046 and highlights demographic trends for the province.