Jan 26, 2023 – BC Government News Across Canada, natural disasters like floods, landslides, wildfires and earthquakes are affecting the lives and livelihoods of thousands of Canadians. Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, along with Bowinn …
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Avalanche risk: Exercise extreme caution in backcountry
Jan 24, 2023 – BC Government News The Province is urging people to be prepared and extremely cautious in the backcountry, with continued high and considerable avalanche risk forecast in many areas of B.C. “Being caught in an avalanche is …
Powerful storm to test B.C.’s new emergency ministry
Dec 22, 2022 – Graeme Wood/North Shore News The weather is expected to cause significant and widespread disruption — a first test for Bowinn Ma, B.C.’s new Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness. “Our government is doing everything that …
B.C. gets first minister focused on emergency management, climate readiness
Dec 08, 2022 – Vincent Papequash/CBC News For the first time, British Columbia has a minister responsible for climate-related emergencies, with Bowinn Ma named minister of emergency management and climate readiness on Wednesday during Premier David Eby’s cabinet announcement. In …
North Vancouver MLA Bowinn Ma named to cabinet
Dec 7, 2022 – Brent Richter/North Shore News North Vancouver-Lonsdale NDP MLA Bowinn Ma has been named the province’s new minister for emergency management and climate readiness. Premier David Eby appointed the two-term MLA to the role at a swearing-in …
Construction begins on new Phibbs transit exchange
Nov 28 2022 – BC Government News Construction has started on a major upgrade of the Phibbs Exchange in North Vancouver that will increase capacity, enhance safety and security, improve active transportation connections and support the evolution of transit service …
Iranian community thankful for ‘powerful’ support from North Shore leaders
Sep 24, 2022 – Nick Laba/North Shore News Many Canadians with Iranian heritage want to express their outrage at the recent killing of Mahsa Amini, but fear that speaking out will mean danger for themselves and family members. That’s why …
ICBC to vacate North Van head office in 3 to 5 years
Sep 22, 2022 – Jane Seyd/North Shore News After occupying one of the most recognizable spots on the North Vancouver waterfront for over 40 years, ICBC has announced plans to literally “leave the building” in the next three to five …
More communities benefit from active transportation infrastructure
Sep 13, 2022 – BC Government News People in communities throughout B.C. will have more opportunities to choose walking, biking and other sustainable travel options as this year’s Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program opens for applications. In addition to building …
B.C. cystic fibrosis families relieved as coverage for wonder drug extends to young kids
Sep 9, 2022 – Nick Laba/North Shore News B.C. families living with cystic fibrosis are breathing a sigh of relief, as coverage for life-changing drug Trikafta has finally been approved in the province. But most can’t afford Trikafta without government …