British Columbia government news releases today
BC Gov News is the province’s official newsroom for releases from the Premier’s office and every ministry. BC encodes the issuing ministry in each release number (for example, a PREM code for the Premier’s office), which makes it easier to tell who is speaking.
Below are the latest British Columbia government news releases Government Radar has collected, tagged by topic, each linking back to news.gov.bc.ca.
Latest British Columbia releases
- Chilliwack Indigenous Court moving closer to community it serves
Court now operates on Stó:lō land at Qw'oqw'elith'a (Coqualeetza)
- RSV vaccines available to seniors in B.C.
Seniors with the highest risk of serious illness from RSV will get free vaccine starting next week
- Accelerating mining in B.C. with streamlined permitting
Mineral-exploration permits being approved quicker with new efficient process
- 23 new, improved schools opening in B.C., including two in Richmond
City Centre Elementary opens, Alfred B. Dixon Elementary construction completing soon
- Tilbury Phase 2 a major economic, clean-energy opportunity for B.C.
FortisBC’s Phase 2 expansion at the Tilbury LNG facility would yield economic benefits, new jobs
- Langley Launcher arrives home as SkyTrain project advances
Construction milestone reached for the Dave Barrett Extension
- Broadway Subway Project reaches major milestone with final track installation
Project on schedule to open in 2027
- Supporting industry to cut emissions, stay competitive
Funding helps businesses invest in cleaner technology while supporting local jobs
- Beginning construction on new Red Rock Inspection Station
New rebuilt inspection facilities coming to Highway 97 corridor
- Province issues environmental assessment certificate for Tilbury Phase 2 LNG expansion
The Province of British Columbia has issued an environmental assessment certificate to FortisBC to expand its existing liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility on Tilbury Island in…
- Expanding defence and dual-use technology in B.C.
New defence, dual-use technology testbed launched through Integrated Marketplace
- Moving forward on renewed plan to redevelop Burnaby Hospital
Immediate expansion, upgrades to emergency, surgical departments will improve access to health care
- Province urges continued water conservation, fall flood preparedness
Updated Sept. 21, 2026 Persistent drought means water-conserving efforts vital as communities prepare for seasonal storms
- New supports for businesses, communities affected by U.S. tariffs
New funding will help businesses grow, access new markets, and protect, create B.C. jobs
- B.C. pauses PST expansion to professional services amid ongoing trade uncertainty
Pause protects jobs, helps employers and local governments
- B.C. economy shows resilience in first quarterly report
Province continues to protect services while investing in people, infrastructure
- Community forests expanding in McLeod Lake/Mackenzie, north Island
Expanded community forests will strengthen local forest management
- Supporting earlier resolution in civil, family B.C. Supreme Court matters
New B.C. Supreme Court rules for civil and family applications take effect Oct. 1, 2026
- Building wildfire resilience throughout B.C.
FireSmart funding applications opening for 2027 wildfire preparedness
- Premier’s statement on Firefighters’ National Memorial Day
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Firefighters’ National Memorial Day:
- Coroner’s inquest dates announced for the death of Kendal Lee Campeau
A coroner’s inquest into the death of Kendal Lee Campeau will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 28, 2026, at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II,…
- Upcoming traffic-pattern changes on Highway 1 at Mount Lehman Road
Drivers are advised to expect traffic-pattern changes on Highway 1 at Mount Lehman Road as work continues to widen Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley.
- Powering Metro Vancouver’s first net-zero-emission school
École Snokomish Elementary shows how Power Smart 2.0 can help public buildings cut emissions
- 23 new, improved schools opening in B.C., including one in North Vancouver
First new elementary school in North Vancouver in 35 years opens
- Enabling more communities to dial 911 in an emergency
Provincial funding will help eligible rural, remote, Indigenous communities
- Traffic-pattern changes coming for Highway 1 between Glover Road and 248th Street
As work progresses to widen Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley, drivers are advised of upcoming traffic-pattern changes westbound on Highway 1 between 248th Street and Glover…
- Upgrading B.C.’s intersection cameras to help prevent crashes, keep people safe
ICBC is replacing all 140 intersection safety cameras with modern technology
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