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Delegates from British Columbia's largest forestry trade mission to Asia returned with signed agreements and enhanced partnerships in Japan and South Korea. The mission aimed to stabilize B.C.'s forestry sector amid U.S. tariffs by expanding wood construction markets and addressing housing challenges on Vancouver Island.
Attorney General Niki Sharma condemned social media company X for challenging a Civil Resolution Tribunal order to remove a non-consensual intimate image. She emphasized the necessity for swift removal of such images under B.C. law and reaffirmed her commitment to supporting survivors of intimate-image abuse.
Members of the BC General Employees’ Union ratified a new agreement that will affect approximately 36,000 workers in core government services. The four-year deal includes annual 3% wage increases and provisions for low wage adjustments and remote positions. This agreement aims to enhance service delivery across the province.
A coroner’s inquest into the deaths of Gabriel Johnson Choi, Hasan Khaled Ayyad, and Allison Dawn Gilchrist will take place from December 8 to 19, 2025, at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court. The inquest follows a report received by the BC Coroners Service regarding the deaths, which occurred after interactions with the Chilliwack RCMP. It aims to determine facts surrounding the deaths and make recommendations to prevent similar incidents.
New regulations in British Columbia eliminate the requirement for sick notes for short-term absences of five days or fewer, easing the burden on both employees and healthcare providers. Health officials emphasize that this change allows individuals to focus on recovery without the added stress of unnecessary medical appointments. The new rules aim to improve patient care and reduce administrative tasks for healthcare professionals.
Foundry Surrey Central opened on November 17, 2025, providing essential mental health and substance use services for youth aged 12-24. The center offers free, same-day access to various services including counseling and peer support, aiming to reduce barriers for young people seeking help. The Province allocated $2.3 million for the establishment and operation of the center.
Drivers should expect traffic delays this weekend on Highway 1 in Burnaby due to lane closures and a full overnight closure on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, for overpass work. The highway will close from 8 p.m. Saturday until 6 a.m. Sunday, with detours directing traffic to Lougheed Highway.
British Columbia has opened a record 6,486 shelter spaces this winter to support individuals experiencing homelessness. This includes permanent, temporary, and extreme-weather response shelters, with nearly 2.5 times more HEARTH units than last year. Additional shelters are expected to open as colder weather approaches.
The Environmental Assessment Office approved a second floating workcamp for the Woodfibre LNG project near Squamish, B.C. The decision followed a thorough review and requires additional approvals from the Squamish Nation and the federal Impact Assessment Agency of Canada.
Premier David Eby commemorated Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurab, marking the 556th anniversary of the Sikh founder's birth. He emphasized the teachings of equality and selfless service, encouraging communities to celebrate and learn about the Sikh faith. Eby extended his wishes for a happy Gurpurab to all Sikhs in British Columbia and beyond.