British Columbia has led the way in the uptake of zero-emission vehicles in North America, increased the number of public charging stations in the province by 50% in one year, and eliminated the largest fossil fuel subsidy in the province – just three key areas …
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Action to Keep Communities Safe
The Province is making changes to help keep British Columbians safe, launching a new Safer Communities Action Plan with immediate steps that will strengthen enforcement to keep those who commit repeat violent offences off our streets, and strengthen services to build safe, …
Cost of Living Credits
Premier Eby has announced two new cost-of-living credits for B.C. residents and businesses to help people with costs. a one-time $100 cost-of-living credit for BC Hydro customers (early December) a new BC Affordability Credit, which will provide as much as an additional $164 per adult, and $41 …
New Action on Housing
Quick Facts: Stratas will no longer be able to stop condo owners from renting out their homes. New changes to the Strata Property Act will remove age restrictions in most B.C. strata buildings (55+ buildings will remain) Housing will become its own standalone …
Gig worker Survey! Have your say
Government has launched a survey to hear directly from people working in the Gig Economy. Please share widely with your networks. Survey: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/gig
You Are Invited to our Seasonal Celebration!
Please join us on Saturday, December 17th from 12:30-3:00pm at the Confederation Seniors Centre for a Seasonal Celebration with MLA Janet Routledge. There will be snacks and refreshments, live music, and community organizations in attendance.
Statement on the Healthcare Crisis and Agency Nurses
On October 31st, 2022, I spoke about the actions we have taken to address the healthcare crisis, while honouring the tremendous and difficult work of agency nurses.
Old Growth Logging Declines to Record Lows
As the Province continues implementation of the Old Growth Strategic Review, the latest numbers released show old-growth logging in B.C. has decreased to the lowest level on record. Logging of old growth has declined by 42%, from an estimated 65,500 …
Residents and Family to have stronger voices in Long-Term Care Homes
People living in long-term care (LTC) homes will have more input into issues that affect their daily lives as the result of changes to resident and family councils. The goal of improving the councils is to ensure a greater voice …
$10-a-day childcare further expanding into Burnaby
In Burnaby, the SFU Childcare Society will be receiving funding from the $10-a-Day ChildCare BC program for the families at the SFU Childcare Society. The society has 323 spaces on their current site at the SFU Burnaby campus, and 103 …