An important step in breaking the cycle of homelessness in Abbotsford has been completed with the closure of the Lonzo Road and Sumas Way encampment and the start of construction on a new 50-bed shelter.

Premier David Eby and Bowinn Ma, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, have released the following statement marking two years since the Lytton wildfire:

The Better Regulations for British Columbians Annual Report was released Friday, June 30, 2023, outlining the Government of B.C.’s progress to improve services for people and businesses.

Residents, travellers and campers are urged to use caution and remain vigilant to prevent fires while enjoying the outdoors over the Canada Day long weekend.

Drivers and people travelling along busy Island highways this weekend are encouraged to plan ahead and avoid peak travel times for a safer and more relaxed journey.

Baltej Dhillon has been appointed chair of WorkSafeBC’s board of directors for a three-year term, effective Friday, June 30, 2023.

As the Canada Day long weekend approaches, the Province encourages travellers to stay safe on the road by planning ahead and using extra caution.

A new wildlife overpass south of Radium Hot Springs will reduce vehicle collisions with bighorn sheep, making that stretch of Highway 93/95 safer for residents and other highway users while protecting the iconic local bighorn sheep herd.

A new agreement between the Nlaka’pamux Nation Tribal Council (NNTC), its member communities and the provincial government aims to strengthen a collaborative government-to-government relationship on shared decision-making in Nlaka’pamux territory.