Following two days of productive meetings with federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for justice and public safety, Murray Rankin, Attorney General, and Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, have secured a commitment from the federal government …
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World River Day – Guichon Creek
On September 21st, I had the honour and privilege of speaking at the inaugural Guichon Creek Day. Guichon Creek is one of the most significant tributaries of Still Creek and runs directly through BCIT’s Burnaby campus. Guichon Creek was dammed, urbanized …
Investing in Mass Timber
More students will get the education and skills they need to build using one of the province’s greatest natural advantages: mass timber. A new program at BCIT is helping experienced carpenters, ironworkers and builders gain the in-demand skills needed to …
New Child-Care Savings
Starting in December 2022, parents in British Columbia will save as much as an additional $550 per month for each child they have in participating licensed child care centres. The Province is directly funding licensed child care centres so families …
Abortion Care
As we continue to watch the domino effect taking place in the United States with the overturning of the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, we acknowledge the horrific turning back of the clock on women’s rights. Access to safe …
Delivering more imaging exams for people in B.C
People throughout B.C. are getting the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) exams they need faster and closer to home, with the most MRI and CT exams ever completed in a year last year. In 2021-22, 296,211 MRI exams …
Heat Preparedness
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 …
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. …