People experiencing homelessness will now have access to more supportive homes and a unique opportunity to learn new skills through a community gardening program. The Province and the City of Vancouver celebrated their partnership at the grand opening of the …
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Startup grants give B.C. families more child care options
British Columbia families now have access to 426 new licensed in-home child care spaces that have been created through the Province’s new Childcare BC Start-Up Grant Program. These licensed spaces are in addition to the 1,600 spaces that have been …
New skills training, employment supports for people who need it most
Survivors of violence and abuse, as well as older workers, will have access to skills training and employment supports so they can participate in British Columbia’s thriving economy. The Province is inviting service providers to submit proposals to deliver skills …
More supportive homes for Indigenous peoples in need in Vancouver
New Beginnings, a new modular housing project, is opening its doors and offering Indigenous peoples experiencing homelessness a place to call home. The Province and the City of Vancouver have partnered on the 98-unit supportive housing project, which is a …
Lower income families benefiting from Fair PharmaCare investment
For 240,000 British Columbian families, the new year brings the help they need with prescription drugs, thanks to a three-year $105-million investment that is reducing or eliminating deductibles and co-payments for lower-income households. “No one should have to make the …
Post-secondary students to get 24/7 mental-health support
Work is underway to develop a virtual mental health counselling, information and referral service for post-secondary students of all ages throughout British Columbia. A notice of planned procurement has been posted to BC Bid, advising of plans to develop a …
British Columbians invited to share ideas for future Chinese Canadian museum
British Columbians are invited to share their ideas about the plan to establish a Chinese Canadian museum through the Province’s latest public engagement process. “Our commitment to the creation of a Chinese Canadian museum reflects the great value of this …
Despite steps taken, homeless counts show challenges ahead
The first-ever provincewide homeless-count report shows that while B.C. has taken important first steps to house British Columbians, more work needs to be done to prevent and address homelessness in B.C. communities. According to the report — which brings together …
B.C. children and families get help with mental health at 100 intake clinics
“With school in full swing, midterms over and the holiday season on the horizon, December makes sense as a time for parents to check in with their children to see how things are going,” said Wade Maybie, a registered nurse …
Families benefit from the gift of child care savings this holiday season
The holiday season can be an expensive time for B.C. families. The financial strain, when combined with the high cost of rent and child care, can result in added stress for parents. However, relief is available to thousands of B.C. …