Launch of BC Heat Alert and Response System In anticipation of expected heat events as we head into the summer season, the province has launched the BC Heat Alert and Response System (BC HARS) to help ensure people have the tools they need …
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New Task Force will end Period Poverty
Too many people miss school or work because they cannot afford menstrual products. No one should have to choose between buying food and menstrual products. I was honoured to MC the announcement of a task force struck to address period …
Budget 2023 Consultations Now Open!
Have Your Say in Budget 2023! What are your top 3 recommendations for Budget 2023? Every year, the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services holds a public consultation on the next provincial budget. This year, the consultation will take place …
ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund
The call for applications for the ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund is now open. The ChildCareBC New Spaces Fund provides funding to create new licensed child care, helping families access, affordable, quality, and inclusive child care as a core service they …
Minimum wage increase June 1
B.C. minimum wage increases June 1 for lowest paid workers As of June 1, 2022, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost as the minimum wage increases from $15.20 to $15.65 per hour, becoming the highest in Canada. This increase …
Preparing to strengthen protections for homebuyers
Amendments to the Property Law Act introduced on Monday, March 28, 2022, will enable the creation of a new Homebuyer Protection Period to protect people buying a home in a challenging real estate market. The Homebuyer Protection Period, sometimes called a …
Plan ahead to protect yourself from the heat this summer
Having a plan to protect ourselves from the summer heat is important, as is knowing about the resources available to best prepare and keep ourselves, our families, and loved ones safe. Drink water, stay cool, know the signs of heat stroke …
Coming Up: Hats OFF DAY 2022!
Mark your calendars for Hats Off Day: Saturday, June 18th, 2022! Our booth will be located at 4270 Hastings Street, between Carleton & Madison. Hang on to your hats for one of the biggest, most popular community festivals in the region. …
Burnaby Hospital Redevelopment
Construction begins on redeveloped Burnaby Hospital! On May 30th, 2022, it was my honour to MC the press conference at the Burnaby Hospital marking the start of the hospital’s redevelopment project. People deserve to receive health-care services in up-to-date facilities. …
Local Government Climate Action Plan
Local Government Climate Action Program (LGCAP) provides local governments and Modern Treaty Nations with predictable and stable funding to support the implementation of local climate action that reduces emissions and prepares communities for the impacts of a changing climate. Learn more here.