The Province is helping more British Columbians with low incomes receive much-needed dental care. Not-for-profit clinics will receive $2.8 million in new support over the next three years to ensure they can continue providing life-changing dental care for people in …
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Ukrainians fleeing violence get immediate MSP coverage
Displaced Ukrainians arriving in B.C. with visas issued under the federal Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) will now have access to date-of-arrival Medical Services Plan (MSP) coverage. Government is encouraging those arriving in British Columbia from Ukraine under the …
Burnaby companies innovating in heavy-duty trucking sector
Two Burnaby companies are working to innovate in the hard-to-decarbonize heavy-duty trucking sector and create new jobs with support from the CleanBC Go Electric Advanced Research and Commercialization (ARC) program. Ballard and Delta-Q are great examples of innovative companies that are working …
Recovery Support Coming for B.C.’s Art, Culture Sector
NDP MLAs say strengthened recovery funding will help support local artists and organizations in Burnaby BURNABY – New Democrat MLAs Janet Routledge, Raj Chouhan, Katrina Chen, and Anne Kang say strengthened support from the BC New Democrat government will help local …
ICBC Rebate Text Scam
It looks like there is a scam circulating where people are receiving text messages asking them to click a link to receive their ICBC relief rebate. ICBC is not issuing any rebates via text – customers will receive their rebate …
New Regulations Fight Rising Thefts of Catalytic Converters
The Province has made regulatory changes to strengthen measures that deter catalytic converter thefts across British Columbia. An amendment made to the Metal Dealers and Recyclers Regulation (MDRR) regulates catalytic converters that are not attached to an exhaust system. This …
Minister’s Statement on COVID-19 Supports for B.C. Businesses
Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation, has released a statement on the supports for people, B.C. businesses, and communities that have been provided throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Included in this statement is a breakdown of the amount businesses …
125 New Affordable Homes in Burnaby
With the opening of the Paul McDonell Residence in Burnaby, those needing affordable rental homes have access to 125 new units. Located at 6551 Sussex Ave., the building is named in honour of long-time Burnaby city councillor and volunteer Paul …
More Funding will Improve Ventilation, Upgrade Schools for Students
More funding to improve schools through better ventilation, reduced emissions and increased accessibility is going to school districts around the province. These annual capital programs are creating safer, healthier schools and supporting CleanBC initiatives. Investments in school maintenance are part of …
COVID-19 treatment outpatient virtual service launches for those at higher risk
A new online assessment tool and virtual service has launched for people to see if they could receive and benefit from COVID-19 anti-viral treatments. Two therapeutic treatments for COVID-19 are approved for people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 who are …