There have been changes to provincial exams in British Columbia. Most exams have been eliminated, although any student taking English 12 or Communications 12 this year will have to write a provincial. Check out the following link for more information Provincial Exams.
In addition, starting this year, students in grades 10 and 11 will have to write a numeracy assessment prior to graduation. Check out the following link for more information Graduation Assessments. The first opportunity to write this assessment will be in January 2018.