The Burnaby North Youth Council hosted their first event this month – an informative panel and open discussion on youth mental health. The young people who attended learned about Foundry BC and gave their input into the design and development of …
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More child care spaces coming to schools throughout B.C.
Families in 12 communities throughout the province are benefiting from 640 new child care spaces on school grounds, expanding access to high-quality child care for young children, as well as before- and after-school care. “As the new school year begins, …
Proposed changes will make it easier for families to navigate legal system
The Province is intending to propose changes to the Family Law Act (FLA) to give more support to families and people experiencing family violence and to offer more parenting arrangements that put children’s needs first. The proposed changes come from …
Tall Timber student residence opens at BCIT
The British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) has officially opened its new Tall Timber student housing residence at the Burnaby campus, expanding affordable on-campus housing options for students. “We’re excited to bring more affordable student housing to BCIT’s Burnaby campus …
New housing targets will bring thousands more homes
The Province has set new housing targets for a fourth group of municipalities, bringing thousands of new homes to communities throughout B.C. Announced in May 2025, the fourth group of communities is part of the Province’s expanded housing-targets program to address …
Construction begins on new schools, additions for Burnaby students
Construction is beginning on new K-12 classrooms at three schools in Burnaby, bringing more than 1,000 new student spaces to meet the needs of the community. “Supporting our schools is one of the most important things we can do for …
Clean-industry projects strengthen climate action, support good jobs
Government is investing $35 million to support new industry projects that will create local jobs, strengthen local communities and grow British Columbia’s clean industry. The CleanBC Industry fund helps companies adopt cleaner technologies and supports the transition to electrification and net-zero operations at …
Province strengthened services, supports for people, while building B.C.
B.C. supported people through high costs and climate emergencies, and ended the fiscal year 2024-25 with a deficit lower than expected. “While our work to improve our fiscal position is underway, it is clear that, despite challenging economic conditions, this …
Adult literacy programs strengthen B.C.’s workforce, communities
More communities in B.C. will have access to free adult literacy programs to improve basic writing, reading, math and digital skills, which will unlock new opportunities for people and help build a stronger, more resilient workforce. The Province invests $3.4 …
Expanded, streamlined HPV vaccine program protects more people against cancers
The Province is broadening access to the free, publicly funded human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and simplifying the immunization schedule, ensuring more people in B.C. have the protection they need against HPV-related cancers. “The HPV vaccine is a powerful tool to …