From the City of Maple Ridge: https://www.mapleridge.ca/news/bc-growing-communities-fund-makes-splash-maple-ridge

The Province is stepping up its leadership on coastal marine management to build resilient coastal communities, economies and ecosystems with its first comprehensive made-in-B.C. coastal marine strategy, co-developed with many First Nations.

People enjoying beautiful British Columbia this Canada Day long weekend are strongly urged to use caution and be prepared as warm weather and drought conditions increase wildfire risk in many areas of the province.

A portion of Coquihalla Canyon Park, including the first two Othello Tunnels, will reopen in mid-July.  

Families and individuals have begun moving into 90 new affordable rental homes in North Vancouver as construction is complete on the Salal Apartments.

Seniors, families and adults living with disabilities in Surrey will soon get access to 91 more units of affordable rental housing as construction begins on Harmony Apartments.

Those who commit offences that harm wildlife and fish, including illegal hunting and angling, will soon face higher fines.

A major expansion of Klinse-za Park, located west of Chetwynd and Hudson’s Hope in northeastern B.C., will better protect sacred sites and wildlife habitat, and contribute to the goal of protecting 30% of lands in B.C. by 2030.