Public school workers throughout the province will be officially getting a 6.75% wage increase this summer. The news in a release from Cupe BC who says this helps bring total general wage increases up to 10 percent for the first two years of the agreement, affecting most of the members....

In an effort to help modernize and expand services in public libraries, the B.C. government is investing $45 million. That money will be split amongst all 71 public libraries across the province. “We love our local public libraries. They are a vital part of vibrant communities, delivering services we rely on...

Public safety and environmental initiatives on Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast will benefit from funding from the province. Community gaming grants will support 131 non-profit organizations in the public safety sector with a total $6.8 million, while $5.9 million will support 149 non-profits in the environmental sector, according to...

Finding medical care for your pet or livestock should become easier in the coming years. The provincial government says a recent doubling of subsidized seats for B.C. veterinary students will be permanent, as the province copes with a vet shortage. The number of subsidized seats for B.C. students at the Western...

The Cormorant Island Community Health Centre’s emergency department will be closed, due to limited care provider availability. Island Health says that the department is scheduled to be closed from 8 am to 7 pm. The closure will begin tomorrow the 23rd and continue until this Sunday the 26th. Anyone who experiences a...

The B.C. government is spending $3.6 million to improve park facilities across the province. Work will help remove barriers that restrict people from accessing outdoor recreation in their communities. “We know that being outdoors can help build community and provide many positive health benefits – physical, mental and spiritual. British Columbians...