The Province has added 65 nurse practitioner (NP) training seats to three post-secondary institutions, making training accessible in five regions throughout the province and supporting the growth of B.C.’s health-care workforce. “When you or someone in your family needs care, …
Strong Communities
The B.C. Liberal government is putting families last. They have refused to address our province’s shameful record of child poverty, which has remained the worst in the country for a decade. They have neglected critical services like education and health care, and have created a province where fewer young people have the opportunity to succeed. New Democrats are working to create a more fair and inclusive society, because we believe that no one should be left behind and denied the opportunity to succeed.
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Foundry BC panel on Youth Mental Health and new Foundry Burnaby location
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Proposed changes will make it easier for families to navigate legal system
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Tall Timber student residence opens at BCIT
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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
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Adult literacy programs strengthen B.C.’s workforce, communities
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B.C. boosts clean-energy supply, drives economic growth
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