B.C. government says cyber incident not a ransomware attack, details still scarce
The province revealed late Wednesday that it had identified “sophisticated cybersecurity incidents involving government networks.”
Crime
May 9
B.C. cuts deal with Meta, Google on youth safety, emergency info
The British Columbia government and social media giants have made what they call a "historic collaboration" for youth safety online.
Tech
May 15
B.C. government networks affected by ‘cybersecurity incidents’
Premier David Eby's office said it had not found any evidence that sensitive information had been compromised, but was still working to determine the extent of the incident.
Crime
May 8
B.C. government criticized for lack of funding for medications, rare conditions
The report stated that when medications were covered, B.C. allocated only $257 dollars per person, compared to the Canadian average of $442.
Health
Apr 16
Concerns from Okanagan fruit farmers understood: province
Okanagan farmers are less than positive about their prospects after a cold snap destroyed crops and they're calling for governmental support to help them carry on.
Canada
Feb 23
Private cannabis businesses worried B.C. government stores operating at a loss
The private industry said it is already facing several challenges in turning a profit, and competing with the B.C. government for customers is just another hurdle.
Economy
Feb 22
Cyberattack targeting B.C. government networks led by a ‘state or state-sponsored actor’
Shannon Salter, the head of the B.C. public service, said Friday that the province has a high degree of confidence the attacks were conducted by a state or a state-sponsored actor.
Crime
May 10
Federal budget borrows big from B.C. with new ‘Canada Builds’ housing plan
One of the major planks of the new federal housing program is a new initiative dubbed "Canada Builds," directly inspired by the B.C. government's BC Buids program.
Politics
Apr 16
COPD patients needed for study in the Okanagan
Okanagan residents between the ages 40 and 80 who are living with COPD are being invited to participate in a research study that may help lead to treatments.
Health
Apr 14
B.C. introduces legislation targeting systemic racism in government, public service
The legislation applies to public services like hospitals, schools and courts, aiming to eliminate policies that discriminate against Indigenous and racialized people.
Crime
Apr 11
Manitoba lifts ban on homegrown cannabis, pauses some new retail licences
The Manitoba government's plan to let people grow cannabis in their homes is being accompanied by a temporary pause on approval of some new retail outlets.
Cannabis
Apr 24
B.C. facing pushback from latest cities added to housing target list
More B.C. municipalities are pushing back against the NDP government's new housing targets, saying they're doing their share, but the province is not.
Politics
Apr 24
Penticton overdose prevention site closes due to costly repairs
Penticton Area Overdose Prevention Society announced earlier this week that their bus is in need of some costly repairs.
Health
May 15
B.C. government announces first land buy for housing near transit
As a part of its housing plan, B.C.'s NDP government has already unveiled new rules for cities that will require them to allow increased density near transit hubs.
Economy
Apr 8
B.C. man angry he’s being ‘forced’ to pay Alberta traffic ticket received by deceased son
A B.C. father is in a bitter battle with the Alberta government over a ten-year-old photo radar ticket his now deceased son received while briefly in the province.
Canada
May 2
B.C. government introduces new home-flipping tax legislation
Under the proposal, first announced in the 2024 budget, anyone who buys a home and then sells it within two years of purchase will be taxed.
Canada
Apr 3
Surrey police battle heads to court, lawyer calls for some documents to be sealed
A B.C. government lawyer says court documents in a policing dispute with the Surrey contain allegations of harassment and bullying by the RCMP that should be kept from public view.
Apr 29
Senior police officers say B.C. is not better off after drug decriminalization
There is more controversy surrounding the B.C. government's drug decriminalization pilot program after comments from two of the most senior police officers in the province.
Health
Apr 16
New sexual violence response strategy to roll out in Manitoba
The Manitoba government has announced a new sexual violence response strategy is being created over the coming year to ensure help in rural and northern communities.
Canada
Apr 25
Federal government reaches $7M settlement with ?aqam First Nation in B.C.
The federal government and a British Columbia First Nation have reached a $7-million settlement over a lumber grievance that dates back to 1942.
Politics
Apr 4