Thursday, October 24, 2019 Legislation introduced Oct. 24, 2019, creates a path forward to recognize and uphold the human rights of Indigenous peoples in B.C. “Today’s legislation is a crucial step towards true and lasting reconciliation,” said Premier John Horgan. …
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NEW URGENT AND PRIMARY CARE CLINIC OPENS TO SERVE RESIDENTS IN BURNABY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2019 NEW URGENT AND PRIMARY CARE CLINIC OPENS TO SERVE RESIDENTS IN BURNABY BURNABY – Residents of Burnaby will now have more choices when looking to access urgent and primary medical care thanks …
B.C. Youth Parliament is now accepting applications
The British Columbia Youth Parliament’s 91st Parliament will hold its parliamentary session in Victoria at the Provincial Legislative Chambers from December 27 to 31, 2019. The Youth Parliament is a province-wide non-partisan organization for young people ages 16 to 21. …
Partnerships working to create more child care spaces in B.C.
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 10:15 AM Families throughout British Columbia will have better access to closer-to-home child care, thanks to new provincial guidelines that allow local governments to pair funding programs and purchase land to create new child care spaces. …
Burnaby Hospital redevelopment will deliver better health care in a growing region
Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Major facility upgrades at Burnaby Hospital and two new patient-care towers will give people in this growing community faster access to better health care. “Every person in B.C. deserves quality public health care, and our government …
New Art Show at My Community Office
My Community Office has a new art show by Burnaby’s Eileen Fong. Please feel free to stop by 1833 Willingdon and see her wonderful paintings that feature B.C. locations, including Deer Lake.
Public Accounts confirm investing in people pays dividends
Thursday, July 18, 2019 The B.C. government is reporting higher income and stronger economic growth in 2018-19 that is helping make life more affordable, improving the services people count on and supporting a strong economy in British Columbia. “For years, …
Safer seats coming to two more Burnaby schools
Wednesday June 26, 2019 Students at Seaforth and Parkcrest elementary schools will soon be learning in seismically safe and modern schools. “Student safety is paramount for our government, and we are delivering results for students, families and school staff in …
BC Special Olympics Youth Engagement Project
The BC Special Olympics is looking for motivated youth (ages 15-30) who want to develop their own project to promote inclusion in their community. They will provide successful applicants with information, resources, support, and funding of up to $1,000 to …
CleanBC sets new strategy to boost safe, accessible active transportation
Monday, June 17, 2019 Move. Commute. Connect. This is B.C.’s new strategy for cleaner, more active transportation, connecting British Columbians to where they need to go. “Active transportation is good for our health, environment and communities,” said Claire Trevena, Minister …