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Coroner's inquest into Tatyanna Harrison's death begins July 2, 2026
15+ hour, 15+ min ago (152+ words) A coroner's inquest into the death of Tatyanna Harrison will begin at 9: 30 a. m. (Pacific time) on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Burnaby Coroners' Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby). Richmond RCMP reported the death of an individual to the BC Coroners…...
B. C. s minimum wage increases to $18. 25, June 1
1+ week, 3+ day ago (132+ words) As of Monday, June 1, 2026, the province's general minimum wage will rise to $18. 25 an hour. Types of wages affected The increase of just over 2. 1% raises the general minimum wage from $17. 85 to $18. 25 per hour. The same percentage increase applies to the minimum…...
Attorney general's statement about Supreme Court of Canada decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia case
3+ week, 18+ hour ago (280+ words) Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement'about the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia case: "We welcome the decision today from the Supreme Court of Canada in the Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia case. This ruling is a historic,…...
Improving support services for problem gambling in B. C.
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (304+ words) People in British Columbia'will have faster, easier access to gambling supports as the Province updates Gambling Support BC with a new integrated, provincewide service-delivery model launching April 1, 2026. "The evolving nature of the gaming industry, such as the growth of online…...
Budget secures B. C. s future, protects critical services
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (1685+ words) In a world of ongoing and heightened economic uncertainty, Budget 2026 makes careful choices to protect what matters most to British Columbians through investments to protect services, such as health care, education and social supports, while securing B. C. s future through skills…...
Helping get more homes built in North Saanich with new adviser
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (356+ words) To encourage more housing supply for people and families in the District of North Saanich, the Province has appointed an adviser to work with the municipality to understand the barriers and support the community in meeting its housing targets. Adviser's…...
Canada announces funding for 77 homes in Victoria
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (436+ words) Far too many Canadians are struggling to find homes they can afford. Solving Canada's housing crisis requires immediate action to bring down costs, cut red tape, and build homes more quickly. The Government of Canada is stepping up with a…...