Invasive pigs are no joke: B.C. campaign urges public to act
You don’t expect to find pigs in your kitchen. You shouldn’t find them roaming wild in B.C. either. Invasive pigs are no joke, and the province has a rare chance to act before they become a real problem. That’s the idea behind a new awareness campaign from the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC), launching […]
Charge laid against man who drove across the US border following an alleged robbery
Richmond RCMP secure charge against man who drove across the US border following an alleged robbery. On Dec.12, 2024 shortly before 12:40 p.m. Richmond RCMP responded to a robbery in progress in the 4400 block of No 3 Road. According to the complainant a man had approached him, produced a knife and asked for the […]
: Property tax deferral an option for cash-strapped senior homeowners
As BC Seniors Advocate, I meet with thousands of seniors throughout the province and I continually hear two important themes: older people want to age in place and remain in their homes as long as possible, and they are struggling with the rising cost of living. “Most seniors live on fixed incomes and have limited […]
Calling all kids: Create a Canadian Superhero
Scouts Canada (the country’s leading co-ed youth organization) is nurturing the nation’s need for a new Canadian Superhero NOW! Canadians are embracing ‘elbows up’ and need a homegrown superhero now more than ever. a) Calling on our kids to get creative: Scouts is launching a nationwide contest for kids between the ages of 5-15 to create […]
Tax services continue during Canada Post disruption
People can continue to access provincial tax services during the ongoing labour dispute at Canada Post. Non-mail payment and application options are available, and people are encouraged to use them to avoid late fees and penalties. During a disruption to postal services, people are still responsible for filing tax returns, claiming grants, applying for programs or […]
Human Rights Commissioner highlights progress and areas for further government action in report on 159 recommendations
BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) released a report today that reviews progress made by provincial public bodies on recommendations the Commissioner issued in her first term. Where We Stand: Recommendations Monitoring Report, 2019–2024(opens in a new window) finds important progress has been made and emphasises that the Commissioner will continue to call for the […]
BC Parks improves accessibility, inclusion
Accessibility and inclusion continue to be front of mind in BC Parks so more people can connect to the beauty and benefits of being in nature. Following the release of the BC Parks Commitment to Inclusion in March 2023, facilities such as washrooms, parking lots and access trails to park features have been upgraded to […]
Remembering the Komagata Maru incident
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on the 111th anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident: “On May 23, 1914, a chartered steamer named the Komagata Maru arrived in Vancouver harbour after a long transoceanic voyage from Asia. The 376 Sikh, Muslim and Hindu passengers on board came to Canada in search of opportunity […]
Wildsight commends BC Timber Sales promise to protect caribou habitat
Wildsight is applauding BC Timber Sales for its commitment to pause new development in forests that are critical to the ongoing survival of endangered deep-snow caribou in the Revelstoke-Shuswap region. The decision, which was communicated to Wildsight via email, will help safeguard the future of the Columbia North caribou herd, one of the last remaining […]
February, March 2025 unregulated drug toxicity data released
According to preliminary data, 132 people in February and 143 people in March 2025 died due to unregulated drug toxicity, as reported by the BC Coroners Service. In the first three months of 2025, deaths among those between the ages of 30 and 59 accounted for 67% of drug-toxicity deaths in the province, and 76% […]
