The Province is proposing regulation changes that would ban the breeding, sale and future ownership of all non-native and non-domestic cat species. While lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards and cheetahs are already regulated in B.C., other exotic cat species are not, allowing them to be kept as pets. Animal-welfare organizations and wildlife experts with long-standing concerns […]

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement about the Commission of Inquiry into Community Events Safety in B.C. “On Saturday, April 26, 2025, British Columbia experienced one of the worst moments in our history, when a senseless act of violence turned a Lapu-Lapu Day celebration into a tragedy that left 11 people dead […]

People in British Columbia are invited to provide feedback about CleanBC, the Province’s plan to improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions and increase the use of clean energy. An independent review of CleanBC’s programs and policies is underway and public input will help inform its findings. The review is assessing how well CleanBC is working, where […]

You don’t expect to find pigs in your kitchen. You shouldn’t find them roaming wild in B.C. either. Invasive pigs are no joke, and the province has a rare chance to act before they become a real problem. That’s the idea behind a new awareness campaign from the Invasive Species Council of BC (ISCBC), launching […]

Richmond RCMP secure charge against man who drove across the US border following an alleged robbery. On Dec.12, 2024 shortly before 12:40 p.m. Richmond RCMP responded to a robbery in progress in the 4400 block of No 3 Road. According to the complainant a man had approached him, produced a knife and asked for the […]

As BC Seniors Advocate, I meet with thousands of seniors throughout the province and I continually hear two important themes: older people want to age in place and remain in their homes as long as possible, and they are struggling with the rising cost of living. “Most seniors live on fixed incomes and have limited […]

Scouts Canada (the country’s leading co-ed youth organization) is nurturing the nation’s need for a new Canadian Superhero NOW! Canadians are embracing ‘elbows up’ and need a homegrown superhero now more than ever. a) Calling on our kids to get creative: Scouts is launching a nationwide contest for kids between the ages of 5-15 to create […]

People can continue to access provincial tax services during the ongoing labour dispute at Canada Post. Non-mail payment and application options are available, and people are encouraged to use them to avoid late fees and penalties. During a disruption to postal services, people are still responsible for filing tax returns, claiming grants, applying for programs or […]

BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) released a report today that reviews progress made by provincial public bodies on recommendations the Commissioner issued in her first term. Where We Stand: Recommendations Monitoring Report, 2019–2024(opens in a new window) finds important progress has been made and emphasises that the Commissioner will continue to call for the […]

Accessibility and inclusion continue to be front of mind in BC Parks so more people can connect to the beauty and benefits of being in nature. Following the release of the BC Parks Commitment to Inclusion in March 2023, facilities such as washrooms, parking lots and access trails to park features have been upgraded to […]