In front of friends, family and a room full of distinguished guests, 16 exceptional civic leaders were recognized at Government House with the Province’s highest honour, the Order of British Columbia.

The Province and partners collectively will be investing more than $7.5 million to support youth who are at risk of substance-use and mental-health concerns with the launch of a new, Integrated Youth Services Initiative.

The Provincial Health Services Authority and BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) to design and build a new facility to support those living with complex mental health and substance use issues on the Riverview lands.

Throughout British Columbia, hundreds of vulnerable people with severe addiction and mental illness are securing housing, having fewer interactions with police and spending less time in emergency rooms, according to the latest numbers from innovative health authority programs.

You can’t hear it or feel it, but you can see how increased Internet access through the Next Generation Network (NGN) is supporting student learning and development in B.C. classrooms.

Students and teachers throughout the province will benefit from innovative concepts being put into action today as Education Minister Mike Bernier announced 15 new K-12 Innovation Partnership projects.

British Columbia’s strong economic growth and fiscal discipline have meant the highest-ever investment in the health of British Columbians, reaching a record $19.1 billion in 2015-16. 

After two years of consultation with thousands of British Columbians and multiple stakeholders on the future use of the Riverview Lands, the Province released a Vision for Renewing Riverview Lands.

Schools throughout the province are going to get revamped, updated and upgraded thanks to more than $35 million in provincial funding.