Eight hundred and six former youth in care are now accessing post-secondary education and skills training through the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program, an increase of 326% since government launched the program. “Leaving the care system and finding your own way …
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Eliminating barriers for emergency dispatchers, nurses, care aides
Emergency dispatchers, nurses and publicly funded health-care assistants will have easier access to workers’ compensation for mental-health disorders that come from work-related trauma. Regulatory changes that take effect on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, make this possible. “These changes to the …
Program expanded to meet demand for early childhood educators
Hundreds more bursaries will be offered to early childhood educators (ECEs), and those wanting to pursue a career in child care, as part of the Province’s commitment to create a universal child care system in B.C. “Early childhood educators have …
Fans win, scalpers lose with ticket buying law changes
By eliminating ticket bots and mass-buying software, new ticket buying laws will provide more consumer protections and fairer processes for people for when they buy tickets for events, online or at the ticket booth. “These changes are going to make …
Government supports access to free menstrual products for students, people in need
Under a ministerial order that was issued Friday, April 5, 2019, all B.C. public schools will be required to provide free menstrual products for students in school washrooms by the end of 2019. In issuing the order, Education Minister Rob …
B.C. announces agreement with legal aid lawyers
The Province and the Legal Services Society (LSS) have announced a one-time grant of $7.9 million to support the development of a new framework for legal aid funding. The funding – $4 million from the government and $3.9 million from …
More parents, kids to get help from free mental health service
Parents and caregivers in B.C. whose children have anxiety impacting their development and day-to-day happiness at home, school and in the community will soon have access to a new, free intervention program. The program includes access to educational videos and weekly …
Legislation introduced to eliminate MSP premiums
Government has introduced legislation that sets the stage for the elimination of Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums on Jan. 1, 2020, making life more affordable for British Columbians. “After years of MSP premium increases, our government is proud to be …
Education awards nomination deadline extended
The nomination deadline for the 2019 Premier’s Awards for Excellence in Education has been extended to April 30. With spring break here, it is a great opportunity for children, parents, school administrators and community members of all ages to take advantage …
B.C. government doubling grant funding to provide low-cost dental care to more people
Twenty-four not-for-profit dental clinics around the province will have their annual operating support from the British Columbia government doubled, helping them provide a mix of free and low-cost dental care to people living in poverty. The $3.6 million in funding …