Federal government tables Budget 2026 documents in House of Commons
The federal government says Budget 2026 includes fiscal targets, proposed affordability measures and renewals for homelessness programs.
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Latest politics, government and public policy news and updates affecting people, businesses and communities across British Columbia.
Canadian Defence Academy hosts ASEAN Regional Forum meeting in Victoria
The Canadian Defence Academy hosted the meeting in Victoria, British Columbia, from October 20 to 23, 2026. Senior leaders discussed military education, regional security and cooperation, according to …
$790,000 Francophone immigration project planned for B.C.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada says the Société de développement économique de la Colombie-Britannique will lead the $790,000, three-year Horizon Colombie-Britannique project. The project is expected to study …
Victoria-based Coast Guard ship conducts western Arctic operations
The Canadian Coast Guard says CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier is operating across the western Arctic after arriving on July 16, 2026. The Victoria-based vessel has worked on charting …
B.C. and Na̲nwak̲olas Council identify Campbell River-area site for forest model exploration
The Province and Na̲nwak̲olas Council have selected a candidate area beside Campbell River as the first site for exploring a proposed forest management model in British Columbia.
BC Parks to require accounts and identity verification for day-use pass bookings
BC Parks is changing its reservation system so visitors must create an account and verify their identity before booking a day-use pass. The measures are intended to improve …