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The Province of British Columbia aims to address housing shortages by setting new five-year targets for municipalities, totaling 38,930 new homes. Effective September 1, 2025, these targets reflect 75% of the estimated housing needs for each community, with over 14,000 homes designated as below-market rentals.
Dr. Martin Lavoie, British Columbia’s deputy provincial health officer, urges parents to ensure their children are up-to-date on vaccinations as schools prepare to reopen. With a rise in measles cases, he emphasizes the importance of protecting children from preventable diseases through routine immunizations. Publicly funded vaccines are available for children under 18, and parents can check records and schedule appointments via HealthLink BC.
Pipi7iyekw/Joffre Lakes Park will close from September 2 to October 3, 2025, for cultural practices and land recovery. This marks the final temporary closure for the year, allowing the Lil’wat Nation and N’Quatqua to reconnect with their traditional territory. The closure aligns with a visitor-use management strategy to balance conservation and public access.
The Province warns south coast residents to exercise caution as heavy rain is forecast from August 15 to August 16, 2025. Rainfall warnings and high streamflow advisories have been issued across several communities, with potential hazards including road washouts and landslides. While no major flooding is anticipated, rising river levels pose risks to safety.
Starting next week, drivers will face single-lane alternating traffic on Fulford-Ganges Road due to culvert replacement at Cusheon Creek. The work, scheduled from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, may cause delays of up to 20 minutes until December 2025. A temporary detour bridge will be in place, and parking at Blackburn Lake will be closed during construction.
Mission families will gain access to a new child care center with 67 licensed spaces, enhancing local affordability and convenience. The project received over $4.9 million from the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund, supported by an additional $1 million from the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.
Construction will begin in summer 2025 on three new school projects in Burnaby, adding over 1,000 student spaces. These initiatives aim to meet the growing educational needs of the community, including the first Conseil scolaire francophone elementary school in the area.
The Province allocated $8.3 million to support a Tŝilhqot’in-led healing and wellness model aimed at addressing substance-use challenges among First Nations people. This initiative, developed in partnership with Red Road Recovery, will provide culturally grounded treatment and recovery services at two Tŝilhqot’in-owned properties near Hanceville. Construction is set to begin in September 2025, with the project expected to open in late fall 2025.
Traffic along Highway 1 near 264th Street will shift to new median lanes starting mid-August 2025. Eastbound traffic will follow suit by mid-September 2025, facilitating the ongoing construction of the 264th Street Interchange. Drivers are urged to adhere to posted signs for safety.
Construction will begin in fall 2025 to replace the Sackum overhead bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway near Lytton, improving safety and reliability. The $22.6-million project includes a new two-lane bridge and upgrades to highway alignment and drainage systems. Completion is expected in summer 2027, benefiting travelers in the southern Interior.