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New Mobile Integrated Crisis Response (MICR) Team now active in Burnaby!
Did you know? In B.C., one in five interactions with police involve someone with a mental-health disorder. To help people in crisis and to free police to focus on crime, a new crisis response team is now in Burnaby. Mobile …
Speaking in favour of Motion to Celebrate October as Circular Economy Month
October 2023 Statement on Breast Cancer Awareness Month
More small-scale, multi-unit homes coming to B.C., zoning barriers removed
The Province is introducing new housing legislation to deliver more small-scale, multi-unit housing for people, including townhomes, triplexes and laneway homes, and fix outdated zoning rules to help build more homes faster. Learn more here.
Increased wages recognize early childhood educators’ vital role
Early childhood educators (ECEs) will receive another hourly raise, starting on Jan. 1, 2024, to support the essential work they do to educate and care for young children. New annual grants recognizing ECEs with specialized training will be available in …
New Affordable Housing for Women and Children fleeing Domestic Violence: Cindy Beedie Place
Breaking ground on the 56 new affordable permanent homes at Cindy Beedie Place on Canada Way, which will give women and children leaving violence options in Burnaby, especially with the addition of the child care facility. Learn more here. Watch …
New funding supports innovation, healthier lives
New funding for research infrastructure at B.C. universities is supporting innovative projects, like helping children in pain receive the safest, most effective pain management possible. Through another round of BCKDF funding, the Government of B.C. is providing $2.5 million to …
Legislation introduced to rein in short-term rentals, deliver more homes for people
Turning short-term rentals into homes for people is at the core of newly introduced legislation to regulate the rapidly expanding short-term rental market. The short-term rental market in B.C. is dominated by a small segment of profit-driven operators. Research from …
Legislation improves process for changes to police of jurisdiction
New legislation will create clear rules regarding public drug use and enable police to redirect people to safer spaces where they can be connected to health-care services and treatment. The restricting public consumption of illegal substances act will encourage people …