Minimum wage increases in BC effective today
BC has increased the hourly minimum wage to $14.60, effective today. Minimum wage rates for liquor servers, resident caretakers and
BC SPCA discovers new virus in cats
A mysterious contagious disease outbreak at the BC SPCA’s Community Animal Centre in Vancouver last year has led to the discovery of a new feline virus.
BC Ferries resumes Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay route
BC Ferries is planning to resume ferry service on the Nanaimo (Departure Bay) – Vancouver (Horseshoe Bay) route on June 3.
Conservation officers to conduct bear attractant patrols
As bear activity ramps up in the province, the Conservation Officer Service said it will be conducting bear attractant patrols in communities across BC to help reduce conflicts.
Only BC resident can reserve campsites
The Discover Camping reservation system is now back online to accept new campsite reservations, starting today.
New app launched to help prevent drug overdoses
A new made-in-B.C. resource called the Lifeguard App has been launched to protect users from drug overdose.
COVID-19: Temporary pay raise for front-line workers
Health and social service workers who deliver in-person, front-line care to some of B.C.’s most vulnerable people will receive a financial boost through temporary COVID-19 pandemic pay.
Province launches COVID-19 survey
BC Government is inviting people to take part in a COVID-19 survey to gather information on how the pandemic has impacted the health and well-being of people in B.C.
Police arrest two for stealing 6,000 masks from Vancouver retirement home
Vancouver Police are recommending multiple charges against two men who stole a large quantity of personal protective equipment – including more than 6,000 masks – from a retirement home last week.
Now track wildfires on mobile app
The official BC Wildfire Service mobile app is now available, providing real-time wildfire information and an interactive map that users











