Indigenous peoples on- and off-reserve will soon have access to more than 1,100 new affordable homes in 26 communities throughout British Columbia. The first set of homes selected through the Building BC: Indigenous Housing Fund includes nearly 780 off-reserve homes …
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Take advantage of education savings opportunities designed to save money
Education Savings Week is from Nov. 18-24, 2018. Almost 80% of job openings in B.C. over the next decade will require some form of post-secondary education. Some easy ways to plan for the future include: Receive $1,200 toward a Registered Retirement …
B.C. brings gender-affirming surgery for trans people closer to home
Transgender people in British Columbia will soon have access to publicly funded gender-affirming lower surgeries within the province, as British Columbia becomes the first province in western Canada to offer these procedures next year. “The trans community has advocated over …
4,900 new affordable rental homes on the way for B.C. families
Help is on the way for middle-income families in 42 communities as the Province moves forward with more than 4,900 new affordable mixed-income rental homes as part of the Building BC: Community Housing Fund. “Years of inaction on the B.C. …
Child care facilities will prototype universal, affordable child care for parents
The B.C. government is moving forward with 53 prototype projects around the province to deliver child care that will cost families a maximum of $200 per month per child. The prototype sites are the next major step in government’s 10-year ChildCare …
Seniors and patients to benefit from fair workplace legislation
People throughout the province, including patients, families and especially seniors and people with disabilities, will benefit as legislation that has been introduced takes aim at improving working conditions for health and social-sector employees. The proposed health sector statutes repeal act would …
‘X’ gender identity now recognized on government ID
British Columbians who do not identify as male or female will have the choice to display an X as a third option in the gender field of their B.C.-issued driver’s licence, identity card, birth certificate and BC Services Card. “Since last …
B.C. students benefit from enhanced extracurricular activities
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Province supports new community hub in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
British Columbians in the Downtown Eastside are benefiting from a project that is transforming a former police station into a social, economic and creative hub for community organizations and local businesses. “This dynamic new space, in the heart of Vancouver’s …