British Columbia intends to enact legislation that recognizes the Haida Nation’s Aboriginal title throughout Haida Gwaii, effective on Friday, July 5, 2024.

From Fisheries and Oceans Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/fisheries-oceans/news/2024/06/government-of-canada-and-province-of-british-columbia-join-forces-to-protect-pacific-salmon-and-the-vital-fisheries-they-support.html

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

Nathan Cullen, Minister of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship, has released the following statement regarding the federal government’s decision to transition away from open-net pen salmon farming:

Mothers from across northern B.C. who are seeking a safe place to stay for themselves and their children will soon have access to 34 new transitional housing units in Prince George, along with parenting and cultural supports.

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

From Town of Sidney: https://www.sidney.ca/news/new-neighbourhood-playground-with-accessible-features-now-open-at-philip-brethour-park/

People are one step closer to increased access to cancer care in Nanaimo as Island Health and BC Cancer have issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a construction manager for the new BC Cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH).