$70M retraining fund announced for tariff-affected workers in BC CBC News - Mar 5, 2026
Over three years, more than $70 million in federal funding will support over 8,000 BC workers in tariff-affected industries build new skills for in-demand jobs.
Explore opportunities at WorkBC.ca
This legislation is designed to protect safe access while respecting rights to peaceful expression and assembly.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/33444
Similar protections will now exist for places of public worship.
Eligible religious buildings could establish clearly marked access zones to help ensure people can enter safely.
Our priority's simple: protect access to public spaces & support respectful expression. Free expression's protected—but harassment or blocking access isn't. People can still express their views—peacefully, respectfully—but not in ways that block entry or disrupt essential learning or worship spaces.
The designated “safe access zones” will help prevent aggressive or harmful protest activity that interferes with students, educators, families, and people attending religious services.
Everyone deserves to access schools and places of worship without intimidation or disruption. Today, new legislation was introduced that, if passed, will strengthen safe access protections that prevent harassment and disruption at schools and places of worship.
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New legislation will extend protections that help prevent disruptive protest activity around schools and introduce similar measures for places of public worship.
B.C. Hockey seeing jump in demand from women and girls CBC The Early Edition - Feb 26, 2026
This International Women's Day, we're celebrating the achievements of women and girls here in British Columbia, across Canada and around the world. And we recommit to building a province where every person is valued, protected and able to thrive.
New police training academies coming to BC Supporting safe communities with more trained recruits
Interested in a career in policing? Two new police training academies will serve the Vancouver and South Island police departments, in partnership with the Justice Institute of BC.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/33439
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• Levi Nadlersmith (guide), Para Nordic skiing, Golden
• Leo Sammarelli, Para Nordic skiing, Vancouver
• Natalie Wilkie, Para Nordic skiing, Salmon Arm (Team Canada flag bearer)
• Kalle Eriksson, Para Alpine, Kimberely
• Mollie Jepsen, Para Alpine, West Vancouver
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• Ina Forrest, Wheelchair curling, Spallumcheen (Team Canada co-captain)
• Tyler Turner, Para snowboard, Campbell River (Team Canada co-captain)
• Chase Nicklin, Para snowboard, Port Alberni
• Adam Kingsmill, Para ice hockey, Smithers
Black background, red outline of the province of BC. Text reads: Get to know BC's Paralympic athletes
(1/3) Canadian athletes are heading to the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy this week. Meet the 9 competitors who call BC home. We'll be cheering on these hometown heroes! Learn more: paralympic.ca
Don't just stand by. Stand up.
Speaking up is one way to interrupt harmful behaviour. An active bystander is someone who notices harmful behaviour and finds safe ways to intervene. If there is imminent danger, call 911.
Find more ways to help prevent sexual violence at SafeCampusesBC.ca
ਹੋਲੀ ਹੈ!
ਬੀ.ਸੀ. ਭਰ ਦੇ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ, ਰੰਗਾਂ ਦਾ ਤਿਉਹਾਰ, ਹੋਲੀ ਮਨਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਇਕੱਠੇ ਹੋ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ।
ਇਹ ਹਿੰਦੂ ਤਿਉਹਾਰ ਬਸੰਤ ਦੇ ਆਗਮਨ ਅਤੇ ਹਨੇਰੇ ਉੱਤੇ ਚਾਨਣ ਦੀ ਜਿੱਤ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਕ ਹੈ। ਪਰਿਵਾਰ ਅਤੇ ਦੋਸਤ ਇਸ ਜਸ਼ਨ ਨੂੰ ਰਵਾਇਤੀ ਖਾਣੇ ਨਾਲ, ਨੱਚ ਕੇ, ਅਤੇ ਰੰਗ-ਬਿਰੰਗੇ ਗੁਲਾਲ ਨੂੰ ਇੱਕ-ਦੂਜੇ ‘ਤੇ ਛਿੜਕ ਕੇ ਮਨਾਉਂਦੇ ਹਨ।
ਹੋਲੀ ਦੀਆਂ ਸ਼ੁਭਕਾਮਨਾਵਾਂ!
होली है!
बी.सी. भर के समुदाय रंगों का त्योहार, होली मनाने के लिए एकत्रित हो रहे हैं।
यह हिंदू त्योहार बसंत के आगमन और अंधकार पर रौशनी की विजय का प्रतीक है। परिवार और दोस्त इस उत्सव को पारंपरिक भोजन के साथ, नृत्य करके और एक-दूसरे पर रंग-बिरंगा गुलाल लगाकर मनाते हैं।
होली की शुभकामनाएं!
Holi Hai!
Communities across BC are celebrating Holi — the Festival of Colours.
This Hindu holiday marks the arrival of spring and symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness. Families and friends gather to share food, dance, and toss bright coloured powders in celebration.
Happy Holi!
Learn more: gov.bc.ca/NationalPharmacare
If you have MSP (BC's Medical Services Plan), you’re already covered. Just bring your prescription and your BC Services Card to any pharmacy.
And more is coming – starting April 1, more diabetes-related devices and supplies will also be covered.
This expanded coverage builds on many other free or low-cost prescriptions already available, like free birth control.
Menopausal hormone therapies and more diabetes medications and are now available at no cost.
ਹੋਲੇ ਮਹੱਲੇ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੱਖ-ਲੱਖ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ!
ਬੀ.ਸੀ. ਅਤੇ ਦੁਨੀਆ ਭਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਭਾਈਚਾਰੇ ਹੋਲਾ ਮਹੱਲਾ ਮਨਾ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ। ਤਿੰਨ ਦਿਨਾਂ ਤੱਕ ਚੱਲਣ ਵਾਲੇ ਇਸ ਜੀਵੰਤ ਜਸ਼ਨ ਦੌਰਾਨ, ਲੋਕ ਸਿਮਰਨ, ਕੀਰਤਨ, ਅਤੇ ਲੰਗਰ ਦਾ ਆਨੰਦ ਲੈਣਗੇ ਅਤੇ ਰਵਾਇਤੀ ਸਿੱਖ ਯੁੱਧ ਕਲਾ, ਗਤਕੇ ਦੇ ਪ੍ਰਦਰਸ਼ਨ ਦੇਖਣ ਲਈ ਇਕੱਠੇ ਹੋਣਗੇ। ਹੋਲੇ ਮਹੱਲੇ ਦੀਆਂ ਲੱਖ-ਲੱਖ ਵਧਾਈਆਂ!
Holle Mohalle di vadhai!
Communities in BC and around the world are celebrating Hola Mohalla. This vibrant three day celebration brings people together for prayers, hymns, shared meals and demonstrations of Gatka, the traditional Sikh martial art. Hola Mohalla!
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Menopausal hormone therapies and more diabetes medications and are now available at no cost.
If you have MSP (BC's Medical Services Plan), you’re already covered. Just bring your prescription and your BC Services Card to any pharmacy.
Learn more: gov.bc.ca/NationalPharmacare
New in BC Permanent Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday, March 8
When we turn the clocks ahead on March 8, it will be the last time change ever for BC. We're changing to a permanent daylight saving time, simply called Pacific Time (PT).
Learn more: News.gov.bc.ca/33415
Rental Protection Fund surpasses 2,000 homes protected across B.C. The Globe and Mail, Feb. 2, 2026
Protecting rental homes helps renters stay in the communities they've built their lives around. That means thousands of people can keep close to work, school, family and friends. This work will continue so that more people stay connected to what matters most.
We hear you, Rick, and of course we encourage all employers to consider providing at least a living wage to their workers. And many are doing just that - BC has one of the highest average hourly wages in Canada. Both businesses and workers benefit from certain, predictable increases.
![Minimum wage across Canada
[Bar graph comparing minimum wages]
Source: Canada.ca, Minimum Wage Database, Current and Forthcoming General Minimum Wage Rates in Canada, 2026](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:luoggyp2hdbcne6ebikty6wz/bafkreibqan62yxycd66l2w5n5y4gge4zgehvrmqnysvpvnr7panx67nnla)
Minimum wage across Canada [Bar graph comparing minimum wages] Source: Canada.ca, Minimum Wage Database, Current and Forthcoming General Minimum Wage Rates in Canada, 2026
On June 1, 2026, minimum wage in BC will go up to $18.25 an hour. BC’s minimum wage was once one of the lowest in the country and is now one of the highest.
These regular, gradual increases provide certainty for workers and predictability for businesses.
gov.bc.ca/MinimumWage
ਬੀ.ਸੀ. ਦੀ ਐਕਸਟੋਰਸ਼ਨ ਟਾਸਕ ਫੋਰਸ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਪੁਲਿਸ ਅਤੇ ਕੈਨੇਡਾ ਬੌਰਡਰ ਸਰਵਿਸਿਜ਼ ਏਜੰਸੀ ਨਾਲ ਮਿਲਕੇ ਕੰਮ ਕਰ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ, ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਧਮਕੀਆਂ ਦੀ ਜਾਂਚ, ਹਿੰਸਾ ਦੀ ਰੋਕਥਾਮ, ਅਤੇ ਪੀੜਤਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਕੀਤੀ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ।
ਹੋਰ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਲਈ StopExtortion.ca ‘ਤੇ ਜਾਓ।
BC’s Extortion Taskforce brings together local police and the Canada Border Services Agency to help investigate threats, prevent violence, and support victims and families.
More info at StopExtortion.ca.
