Provincial News

People urged to stay vigilant as wildfire, drought risk remains severe
People are urged to be prepared and continue to follow all regional fire prohibitions and local water restrictions due to extreme wildfire risks and the ongoing drought. Despite recent rain,

Province Helps Better Connect Patients To Primary-Care Providers
As more family doctors and nurse practitioners join B.C.’s health-care system, the Province is expanding the Health Connect Registry to better connect primary-care providers to the people who need them.

New Feature Provides Notifications For Available BC Parks Campsites
BC Parks is introducing a new feature to its camping reservation service that will provide email notifications when a previously booked campsite becomes available at a specific campground. With the

B.C. Minimum Wage Increases June 1 For Lowest-Paid Workers
On June 1, 2023, B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay boost when the general minimum wage increases from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour. The 6.9% increase on Thursday, June

British Columbians Urged To Remain Cautious As Water Levels Stabilize, Wildfire Risk Increases
Lighter than expected rainfall last weekend has relieved pressure on watersheds in B.C.’s Interior, however, people are urged to remain vigilant as conditions can change quickly and warm temperatures are

Scam Prevention And The CRA
Automated reminder to file income tax returns The CRA may call you using an automated telephone message. We may call between April 3, 2023 and May 29, 2023 to remind


