BC News

Victoria told to improve emergency communication

Pandemic information lacking, UBCM resolution says.

Sep 15, 2021 2:08 PM Read more >

Campaign calls for free prescription contraception across B.C. (PHOTOS)

Frontline health care workers encourage the public to participate by sharing their support on social media

Sep 15, 2021 12:53 PM Read more >

UBCM calls for council code of conduct law

Opponents said law could cause bullying in councils.

Sep 15, 2021 12:31 PM Read more >

UBCM calls for climate action funding

Program cancellation leaves municipalities without clear future plans.

Sep 15, 2021 12:24 PM Read more >

Move dental care under Medical Services Plan, municipalities agree

Delegates voted 95.2% in favour of the UBCM resolution.

Sep 14, 2021 6:33 PM Read more >

B.C. offers incentives like child care to recruit and retain health-care workers

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is offering nurses and other health-care professionals incentives like child care and support for housing and travel as part of a recruitment drive in the northern region.

Sep 14, 2021 5:34 PM Read more >

Surrey mayor bans seven people from city council meetings

Doug McCallum’s political opponents receive council meeting bans. Critics question the legality.

Sep 14, 2021 5:28 PM Read more >

B.C.'s auditor general says oversight of dam safety lacking

B.C.’s auditor general says there is a potential risk to public safety in the province because a government program meant to oversee dam safety has not been working

Sep 14, 2021 4:26 PM Read more >

UBCM, Victoria renew Indigenous reconciliation commitments

MOU supports UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Sep 14, 2021 4:11 PM Read more >

B.C. reports 677 new cases of COVID-19, active cases increase to 6,165

VICTORIA — British Columbia has reported 677 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death. The number of active infections has ticked up to 6,165 across the province.

Sep 14, 2021 4:09 PM Read more >