During COVID-19 we have been hearing so many positive stories about neighbours helping neighbours, communities coming together to keep local businesses afloat, and people, organizations and companies sharing innovations. At the same time, unfortunately, members of B.C.’s Chinese and Asian …
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Special Committee to Review the Personal Information Protection Act Public Consultation
Those interested in presenting to the Special Committee can reserve a presentation time online. The deadline for registering is Friday, May 29, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. The Special Committee is also accepting written, audio or video submission through the Committee’s …
Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services – Budget 2021 Consultations
British Columbians can share their priorities and recommendations for the next provincial budget by presenting to the Committee at a public hearing, making a written, audio or video submission or completing an online survey. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all …
Burnaby Gogos Virtual Fund Raising Walk
Dear friends of Burnaby Gogos, Today is Giving Tuesday and members of Burnaby Gogos have started a virtual walk from Ethiopia to South Africa, a distance of 17,000 km, to raise funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers …
Online applications open for B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers
British Columbians whose ability to work has been affected because of the COVID-19 pandemic and are receiving the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) can now apply for the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers (BCEBW) online. The BCEBW is a one-time, …
Burnaby’s COVID-19 testing site a boon for local health: doctor
Cornelia Naylor Burnaby Now APRIL 20, 2020 03:12 PM About 40 to 50 people a day are visiting a temporary testing site in Burnaby’s Central Park to find out if they have COVID-19 – and that’s a good thing for …
New COVID-19 supports for businesses, local governments
For Immediate Release 2020FIN0020-000703 April 16, 2020 Ministry of Finance Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing NEWS RELEASE New COVID-19 supports for businesses, local governments VICTORIA – The Province is providing enhanced relief for businesses by reducing most commercial …
COVID-19 support service launched for B.C. businesses
April 16, 2020 Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Competitiveness NEWS RELEASE COVID-19 support service launched for B.C. businesses VICTORIA – A new B.C. Business COVID-19 Support Service will serve as a single point of contact for businesses throughout the …
BC Temporary Rental Supplement (BC-TRS) Program FAQs
Here is information about the BC Temporary Rental Supplement (BC-TRS) Program: 1. What is the BC-Temporary Rental Supplement (BC-TRS) Program? To support people and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Province is introducing a new temporary rental supplement, halting evictions …
COVID-19 Quicksheet: Public Health & Government Announcements
Below you will find a summary of current public health orders and official government announcements, boiled down into one list to help you navigate the sea of new information out there. New and updated information is highlighted. (Current as of: …