Affordable homes are within reach for families, seniors and people with disabilities as a redevelopment brings 82 new rental homes to the community. “These new homes represent new opportunities, security and peace of mind for families, seniors and people living …
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Budget 2019 creates opportunities, makes life better for people
Budget 2019 is creating opportunities for all British Columbians by delivering a new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit for kids up to the age of 18, removing interest from B.C. student loans, reducing taxes for businesses and investing in clean energy …
New benefit helps families with child care expenses
With the launch of its new Affordable Child Care Benefit (ACCB), the provincial government is making child care more affordable for 80,000 B.C. families. The new benefit program will expand the household income threshold for qualification to $111,000, up from …
Hwy 14 Corridor Improvements & Open House
Public Notice of Open House The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure invites the public to attend an open house and provide feedback regarding proposed improvements for the Highway 14 corridor from the Veterans Memorial Parkway in Langford, west through the …
Increase to Access Zone
An increased access zone has been established to protect the dignity and privacy of staff and patients accessing the Vancouver Island Women’s Clinic, located in the Victoria area. “All people who use the B.C. health-care system, and who provide services …
Current Public Engagements
B.C. government has put a concerted emphasis on involving British Columbians in the programs, policies and services that directly affect their lives. As a result the Citizen Engagement Team was formalized within Government Communications and Public Engagement to help ministries create engagement …
Report on Proportional Representation
Read the full report from the Attorney General here. David Eby, Attorney General, has released a report detailing the results of the citizen engagement on electoral reform, which informed his 18 recommendations to cabinet for how the fall 2018 referendum …
Province invests in new homes for women fleeing violence
Through the new Building BC: Women’s Transition Housing Fund, the province will invest $734 million over the next 10 years to build and operate 1,500 new units of housing for women and children escaping dangerous situations. Read more at: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2018PREM0034-001019 …
Premier’s statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia: “The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia is an opportunity for each of us to commit to making our province a welcoming …
Buccaneer Days in Esquimalt
Great fun on a glorious day marching in the Buccaneer Days Parade in Esquimalt with our Member of Parliament Randall Garrison. Thanks to everybody who joined us for the walk and who shouted out greetings along the way!