British Columbia

Assault of an inmate at Kent Institution
On March 31, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
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Government of Canada expands mass marking of hatchery-origin Pacific Chinook salmon to support conservation and hatchery management
Today, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced a next step in strengthening the long-term conservation and rebuilding of wild Pacific salmon with the expansion of mass marking of all DFO hatchery-origin Chinook salmon in southern British Columbia.
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Canada’s Nature Strategy renews Pacific Salmon Strategy Initiative to protect and rebuild wild Pacific salmon populations
Wild Pacific salmon are central to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of British Columbia and Yukon. They are a lifeforce for ecosystems, a foundation for coastal and inland communities, and a species of deep significance to Indigenous Peoples.
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Building Canada strong by investing in the Marpole Community Centre in Vancouver
Building a strong Canada starts with investing in the infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and empower communities. In Budget 2025, the Government of Canada announced the Build Communities Strong Fund, a key initiative to build the infrastructure that Canadians rely on every day.
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Media Advisory: Infrastructure Announcement in Vancouver
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with the Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, and Sarah Kirby-Yung, Deputy Mayor of the City of Vancouver.
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Minister Anand to give a keynote speech at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade
The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, will deliver a keynote speech at the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade...
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Government of Canada announces stronger protections for Southern Resident killer whales in 2026
The Government of Canada recognizes that Southern Resident killer whales continue to face imminent threats to their survival and recovery, and that protecting these iconic marine mammals requires comprehensive and immediate action. The 2026 management measures focus on addressing one of the primary threats to Southern Resident killer whales: acoustic and physical disturbance from vessels.
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Government of Canada announces stronger protections for Southern Resident killer whales in 2026
Today, the Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, the Honourable Steven Mackinnon, announced vessel management measures to support the recovery of Southern Resident killer whales, including an increased approach distance from the previous 400 metres to 1,000 metres. This measure will help increase protection, simplify regulations for Canadians, and align with existing measures in Washington State.
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Government extends excise duty relief, provides direct support to Canadian breweries, distilleries and wine makers
Building a stronger economy at home, protecting Canadian jobs and sectors, and making life more affordable
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Minister McKnight in Delta to highlight local business support measures, protecting Canadian brewers, distilleries and wine makers in British Columbia
The Honourable Jill McKnight, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Finance and National Revenue, will outline the Government of Canada’s latest suite of measures to better support local businesses and protect jobs.
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