BC Gov News

The first legal, private non-medical cannabis retail store licence in British Columbia has been issued in Kimberley.

Increased penalties will come into effect Nov. 1, 2018, for drivers who put people at risk through excessive speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving and other violations.

The B.C. government has introduced legislation in order to make campaigns to recall members of the legislative assembly (MLAs) more fair by banning corporate and union donations, as well as restricting advertising rules.

The Government of British Columbia is introducing legislative amendments that will increase lobbying transparency and accountability in B.C., with the intent of strengthening confidence and trust in the integrity of public decision making.

A new liquor distribution centre in Delta will allow the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) to improve service for wholesale customers, including the hospitality industry and private liquor stores.

The Government of British Columbia has appointed five new directors to the board of the BC Lottery Corporation (BCLC).

Effective Oct. 19, 2018, British Columbia's new chief judge will be Melissa Gillespie. She has been serving as the acting chief judge since May 2018 following former chief judge Thomas Crabtree’s appointment to the B.C. Supreme Court.

Following a six-week public engagement process with feedback from nearly 4,400 citizens, government will not expand the eligibility for B.C.’s Veterans' Licence Plate (VLP) program to include police officers.

The Government of British Columbia is appointing four new provincial court judges to increase access to justice for British Columbians.