People experiencing mental health and addictions challenges will soon have better access to the services they need, thanks to a new vision for care outlined in A Pathway to Hope: A roadmap for making mental health and addictions care better …
In B.C.
Related News
New homes for Indigenous peoples planned for Downtown Eastside
A significant social housing project planned through a partnership between the Aboriginal Land Trust and the Government of British Columbia has the potential to change hundreds of lives. The proposed project would provide approximately 50 new affordable rental homes for …
Opening doors and creating pathways for Indigenous teachers
More British Columbia students will benefit from the Traditional Knowledge and culture of Indigenous peoples with the expansion of teacher education seats. A $2.7-million investment in Indigenous teacher education training was announced by Melanie Mark, Minister of Advanced Education, Skills …
B.C.’s efforts front and centre at anti-money laundering meeting
British Columbia’s world-leading legislation to end hidden ownership will be featured as part of a special meeting in Vancouver focusing on anti-money laundering strategies across Canada. “People in B.C. have paid the price for money laundering. It’s distorted our economy, …
Renters facing eviction get support through rent bank funding to Vancity
Renters facing short-term financial difficulties will soon get more help and avoid evictions with new funding for community rent banks. Rent banks provide emergency low-cost or no-cost loans to help renters facing eviction. As part of Budget 2019, the Province …
Students to get more co-op opportunities, life skills through work experience
Post-secondary students will have more opportunities to gain real-life, relevant work experience that will give them a career leg up, benefiting employers. An investment of $9 million in co-op and work-integrated learning was announced on Monday, June 10, 2019, by …
Increasing access to education for former youth in care
Former youth in care attending a post-secondary institution on a tuition waiver can now access additional funding for living expenses so they can better focus on their academic careers. Buying books, groceries and paying bills for expenses, such as rent …
Spring session focused on affordability, strengthening economy
Making life better and more affordable for British Columbians, while building a strong economy, was at the core of government work inside and outside the Parliament Buildings this spring. “Our government is continuing to make choices that put people first, …
Minimum wage increases June 1
B.C.’s general hourly minimum wage will increase to $13.85 from $12.65, and the minimum wage rates for liquor servers, resident caretakers and live-in camp leaders will all also increase, effective June 1, 2019. Regular increases to minimum wages are one way …
New legal aid service to help more people find early resolution
The Legal Services Society (LSS) has introduced a provincewide legal aid service that will be available to people who would not normally qualify for legal aid. By reducing eligibility rules, legal aid lawyers will be able to help more people …