You can now take the knowledge test required for your Class 5-8 passenger vehicle & motorcycle Learner’s licence online, anytime.
• Same test as in-person
• 12 languages available
• Helps reduce wait times
In-office testing is still available.
More: icbc.com/driver-licensi…
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- This month BC is stepping on the world stage as Vancouver hosts the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the planet’s largest single-sport event. It’s our moment to boost tourism, support jobs and attract investment for years to come.
- BC was the first in Canada to provide free prescription birth control to all residents. Three years later, the results are clear: • Patient spending is down by 83% • Young adults saw the biggest savings • More people are using the most effective forms of birth control
- BC Government News repostedThe #FIFAFanFestival Vancouver schedule is your go-to guide for planning the summer! 🗓️ Kicking off on June 11, check out the week-by-week glance at match viewings, live performances, and opening and closing times at Hastings Park. Plan your visit now! #WeAreVancouver 1/3
- This summer could be hotter and drier than usual, which will put pressure on our water supply. We’re working with partners to prepare for water scarcity, but you can help too: please use water wisely and follow local restrictions.
00:00 - For every dollar men earned in 2025, women earned 85.5 cents, up from 81.6 cents in 2022. Pay transparency, childcare expansion and minimum wage increases help in narrowing the gender pay gap. Learn more: News.gov.bc.ca/33843
- BC habitats impacted by wildfires will soon be reforested with new seedlings, shrubs, herbs and other native plants. Planting 125 million more trees helps support species at risk, builds resilience to climate change, and supports communities throughout the province.
- BC Government News repostedDuring the upcoming FIFA World Cup, you may see #VPD canine handler Constable Hudson alongside his four-legged partner, Bowser. They are part of the dedicated team of first responders working throughout the games to help keep fans, visitors, and our community safe.
00:00 - BC Government News repostedTo celebrate National AccessAbility Week, we’re sharing an emergency preparedness tip. If you have a disability, make emergency preparedness easier by having a preparedness buddy or support network 👈 Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=xJAM_E…
- Renters across BC are starting to see real relief: • Asking rents are down 12.5% from 2023 • Vacancy rates are rising • More options for renters, including ability to negotiate their rent • 26,000+ purpose-built rentals registered in 2025 Progress is underway, with more to do
- June is National Indigenous History Month - a time to honour the cultures and leadership of First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples. This month we reflect on the ongoing work of reconciliation and recognize the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples.
- The #BC River Forecast Centre has UPGRADED to a Flood Warning for: • Upper Columbia area including #Revelstoke & #GoldenBC, • Kootenay River area including Kootenay National Park. A Flood Watch is being issued and maintained for: • North Thompson River including tributaries
- Take a first look at @TransLink's SkyTrain testing on the Broadway Subway extension as trains begin moving along the new tracks near VCC-Clark Station. A major milestone toward opening the line in fall 2027.
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