BC Gov News

Be water smart this summer

Monday, July 20, 2026 9:15 AM

During National Drowning Prevention Week 2026, the BC Coroners Service, Lifesaving Society, BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) and BC AdventureSmart are encouraging everyone to take safety seriously and be water smart this summer.

Building stronger tourism economy in the Kootenays

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 1:00 PM

Provincial funding supports planning for future growth at Nakusp Hot Springs

Attorney general’s statement on Taiwanese Heritage Month

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 8:30 AM

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

Adding languages to B.C. Newcomers’ Guide

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 9:45 AM

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Adding languages to B.C. Newcomers’ Guide

Expanded access helps newcomers settle more easily in province

Additional FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets donated to children, youth

Thursday, June 11, 2026 9:30 AM

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Updated June 22, 2026: Province, PavCo, City of Vancouver now providing 500 match tickets to young people throughout B.C.

Enhancing essential community supports through grants

Thursday, June 4, 2026 8:30 AM

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Group of children sitting in a circle in a childcare setting

Community Gaming Grants boost access, support for people who benefit from community services

Upgrading campsites, parking and a trail at two BC Parks

Thursday, May 28, 2026 3:00 PM

Campsites added to Rolley Lake Park, parking, trail upgraded at Golden Ears Park

Day-use passes available for three popular parks, seasonal closures at Pipi7íyekw/Joffre Lakes Park

Thursday, May 7, 2026 3:30 PM

Passes improve visitor experience, help conserve natural values

Joint statement on B.C. Tourism Week

Monday, April 20, 2026 11:00 AM

Anne Kang, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport; Amber Papou, CEO of the Tourism Industry Association of BC; Brenda Baptiste, chair of Indigenous Tourism BC; Paul Hawes, president and CEO of British Columbia Hotel Association; and Richard Porges, president and CEO of Destination BC, have released the following joint statement in celebration of B.C. Tourism Week: