The Province is providing an update on short-term rental registration (STR) numbers and deadlines ahead of the one-year anniversary of new restrictions to crack down on illegal listings and open up more long-term homes for people.By May 1, 2025, all …
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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New provincial task force will focus on food security, growth, economy
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Budget 2021
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Supporting British Columbians During the Pandemic + Building Back Better
New culturally inclusive child care coming to Burnaby
New culturally inclusive child care coming to Burnaby News Release Burnaby Friday, September 18, 2020 9:15 AM Families in Burnaby will benefit from 75 new licensed child care spaces as part of an innovative partnership that will provide culturally inclusive, …
New federal funding builds on plans for a safe back to school
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We need to build an equitable economy for all — not just the wealthy few.
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Burnaby MLAs welcome funding for local anti-racism efforts
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