There's never been a better time to Read BC. The Read Local BC eBookshelf features hundreds of BC authors and books about BC. These ebooks were curated by BC librarians and are available for free at all 71 BC public libraries. ReadLocalBC.ca/eBookshelf Read Local BC The Association of Book Publishers of BC

There are so many benefits to bringing international events to BC. The Invictus Games brought jobs, tourism, and leaves a legacy of support for adaptive sports. Now that's something to cheer for. Countdown to FWC26Vancouver is on!

This week we’re celebrating everything that makes our country the place we love to call home. Canada is great – not because we’re perfect, but because we always want to do better. We are strong, proud, free – & we’re going to keep it that way. Have a happy Canada Day week 🇨🇦

Pleased to announce 2025 Lifetime Achievement recipient Keith Baldrey, Bill Good Award recipient Sean Holman, Shelley Fralic Award recipient Laura Palmer Laura Palmer🎧 Island Crime 🔎 ElbowsUp Canada🇨🇦. Congratulations! Read about them jackwebster.com/wp-content/upl…

Starting today, hopeful parents can apply for up to $19,000 to help cover the cost of a single IVF cycle. How much support someone will receive depends on their income, so people who need the most help will get it. Learn more here: StrongerBC.gov.bc.ca/HealthCare

Think of a packed grab-and-go bag like a gift to your future self. If you need to leave your home because of an emergency, having all the essentials ready to go can help ease a bit of the stress. Get ready: PreparedBC.ca Current emergencies: EmergencyInfoBC.ca

Hate has no place in #BC. That’s why we're investing in the B.C. Hate Crimes Unit – led by the BCRCMP – to protect communities, respond to incidents more effectively and ensure those who spread hate are held accountable. news.gov.bc.ca/32542

Stay up to date with the latest emergency info in BC: EmergencyInfoBC.ca / Emergency Info BC BCWildfire.ca / BC Wildfire Service DriveBC PreparedBC ESS.gov.bc.ca Weather.gc.ca Follow local governments, First Nations & health authorities for more.

The new Complex Menopause Clinic at BC Women’s Hospital is the first of its kind in Western Canada — designed for women and gender-diverse people navigating severe symptoms. Learn more 👉 news.gov.bc.ca/32543

We have a long history of innovation in BC, driven by the hard work and creativity of people and businesses. From agri-tech to health, we're going to keep supporting BC tech. Because innovation is part of what makes BC so great. InnovateBC.ca

Check for water restrictions in your area.

🚨 A Tsunami Watch has been issued for BC. Risk level is currently being evaluated - if you are in the area marked below please be alert and stay away from the shoreline. If you are on the shoreline and see the tide suddenly receding, evacuate immediately.

A tsunami advisory is in effect for the west coast of Vancouver Island including Greater Victoria & Saanich Peninsula, the north & central coast, & Haida Gwaii. Stay off beaches and away from shorelines. Strong waves and currents are possible. Emergency Info BC for more.

海啸预警现已生效，覆盖范围包括：温哥华岛西海岸，包括大维多利亚地区和萨尼治半岛 (Saanich Peninsula)、北部及中部沿岸，以及海达瓜依 (Haida Gwaii)。请远离海滩和岸边。可能出现强劲的海浪和水流。Emergency Info BC提供更多信息。

海嘯預警現正生效，範圍涵蓋溫哥華島西岸，包括大維多利亞地區及薩尼治(Saanich)半島、北部和中部沿岸，以及海達瓜依(Haida Gwaii)地區。請遠離海灘和岸邊。強大的海浪與水流可能出現。 ＠EmergencyInfoBC了解更多。

(1/2) ਵੈਨਕੂਵਰ ਆਇਲੈਂਡ ਦੇ ਪੱਛਮੀ ਤਟ, ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਗ੍ਰੇਟਰ ਵਿਕਟੋਰੀਆ, ਸੈਨਿਚ ਪੈਨਿਨਸੂਲਾ, ਉੱਤਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਮੱਧ ਤਟ ਅਤੇ ਹਾਇਡਾ ਗਵਾਈ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹਨ, ਲਈ ਸੁਨਾਮੀ ਸੰਬੰਧੀ ਚਿਤਾਵਨੀ ਜਾਰੀ ਕੀਤੀ ਗਈ ਹੈ।

(2/2) ਸਮੁੰਦਰੀ ਕੰਢਿਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਤਟਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਦੂਰ ਰਹੋ, ਕਿਉਂਕਿ ਤੇਜ਼ ਅਤੇ ਖਤਰਨਾਕ ਲਹਿਰਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਧਾਰਾਵਾਂ ਆ ਸਕਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ। ਹੋਰ ਜਾਣਕਾਰੀ ਲਈ Emergency Info BC ‘ਤੇ ਜਾਓ।

The Tsunami Advisory for BC has been CANCELLED. There is no further threat to BC. Thank you to everyone for following the advisory, and avoiding beaches and coastal areas while it was in place.

Planning a BC Day long weekend getaway? Whether you're heading to the mountains, the lake or just exploring close to home, the right preparation can make all the difference. Tap through to play! (1/12)

As people come together in Vancouver for its annual Pride parade this weekend, we’re reminded that Pride is both a celebration and a protest. We join in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community—not only today, but every day. Happy Pride, Vancouver!