The proposed expansion of the Bamberton quarry near Mill Bay will undergo an enhanced review through the Mines Act permitting process, not an environmental assessment by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office (EAO).

Premiers of Canada’s Western provinces and territories met in Whistler to discuss approaches to diversify and strengthen their shared economy, and opportunities to build future prosperity.

A new program will help B.C.’s agricultural producers improve water management and water supply for crops and livestock, resulting in more agricultural production and strengthened food security.

The Province has approved a one-time three-month extension of the existing arrangement between BC Corrections and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) to hold immigration detainees in B.C. provincial custody.

The Province is investing $6 million for drinking water and wastewater treatment projects in Kelowna and Merritt, supporting the health and safety of people and the environment.

A seven-kilometre section of the world-renowned Berg Lake Trail in Mount Robson Provincial Park is now open to hikers after flooding damaged part of the trail in 2021.

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Canadian Multiculturalism Day:

British Columbia’s deputy chief forester has set a new allowable annual cut (AAC) level for Tree Farm Licence (TFL) 44, located in west-central Vancouver Island near the Alberni Inlet and Barkley Sound.