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Backcountry camping, trail, accessibility upgrades underway in two parks

Monday, September 22, 2025 11:00 AM

Trail and backcountry-campground upgrades are now underway in Seven Sisters Park to provide beginner hikers and families more opportunities to connect with nature.


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Public comment period opens for proposed Gwa’ni land-use objectives

Friday, September 19, 2025 8:15 AM

The public is invited to comment on proposed ministerial orders to implement the Gwa’ni land-use plan.


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Grants offer more creativity opportunities for people

Thursday, August 28, 2025 10:00 AM
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Grants offer more creativity opportunities for people

Community Gaming Grants are empowering organizations, artists and cultural workers by strengthening arts and culture programming and services to increase opportunities for people in British Columbia to participate in the arts and culture sector.


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Final temporary closure of 2025 for Joffre Lakes Park planned for September

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 2:00 PM

Pipi7iyekw/Joffre Lakes Park will be temporarily closed to recreational visitors from Sept. 2 to Oct. 3, 2025, marking the final temporary closure for the park this year.  


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Construction moves ahead on multi-use path in northern B.C.

Monday, August 11, 2025 3:15 PM

Construction is underway on the Cycle 16 Multi-Use Path (MUP), for pedestrians, cyclists and other active-transportation users in northern B.C.


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Canadians of South Asian heritages contribute to vision for provincial museum

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 8:00 AM
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More than 16,000 people of South Asian heritages in British Columbia have provided input for a provincial museum that educates, preserves and celebrates the richness of Canadian South Asian histories, traditions and cultures.


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Filipino community calls for cultural centre

Friday, July 25, 2025 9:45 AM
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Group of smiling youth holding Philippine flags, celebrating Filipino culture. Text on image: "Provincial Filipino cultural centre engagement results"

A recently released What We Heard report highlights that B.C.’s Filipino community shares a vision for a provincial cultural centre dedicated to community spirit, recognition and representation, and programming that supports people in British Columbia to learn about Filipino culture and heritage. 


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Freshwater fishing licence sales streamlined to B.C.’s WILD system

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 11:00 AM

Recreational freshwater anglers will soon be able to buy B.C. freshwater fishing licences through the Wildlife Information and Licensing Data system (WILD), bringing fishing and hunting licensing into one convenient online platform.


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Infrastructure upgrades improve visitor experience in two Okanagan parks

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 11:00 AM

More people can access Myra-Bellevue Park and safely enjoy one of the most scenic sections of the historic Kettle Valley Rail Trail as several infrastructure upgrades are nearing completion.


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Funding helps B.C. artists inspire, connect, create

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 11:30 AM
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Scene from the play 'Where have all the Buffalo gone', featuring Issiah Bull Bear and Lynny Bonon. Photo by Javier Sotres

More than 1,300 artists and arts groups throughout British Columbia received more than $37 million in grants through the B.C. Arts Council (BCAC) in 2024, helping bring their work to life and strengthening community connections.


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Minister’s statement on Taiwanese Heritage Month

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 8:15 AM
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Juifen, Taiwan

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Taiwanese Heritage Month:


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Minister’s statement on Latin American Heritage Month

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 8:00 AM
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July is Latin American Heritage Month

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month:


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Province, Vancouver, PavCo provide updated costs for FIFA World Cup 26

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 11:30 AM
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FIFA World Cup 26 will boost economy, benefit tourism sector

With less than one year to go before Vancouver welcomes the FIFA World Cup 26, the Province, City of Vancouver and BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) have released updated estimates on costs and revenues.


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