The provincial government is investing $322 million over the next three years to save lives, end stigma and improve access to services for people struggling with addiction. This campaign is part of government’s commitment to combat the overdose crisis and …
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We’re building a poverty reduction strategy, and you can help
Your feedback will help us understand what poverty looks like in communities across B.C., and how we can best take action to improve people’s lives. Please head to this website to make an online submission: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/bcpovertyreduction/ There are several ways …
Give your input on the future of how we vote
British Columbians can now provide input to help shape next year’s provincial referendum on electoral reform as part of the How We Vote public engagement. I encourage you to visit this website to learn more and participate Visit: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/howwevote/ The public …
Highway 14 upgrades accelerated to make life easier for South Island commuters
Starting immediately, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will initiate construction of a number of improvements to boost safety, reduce congestion, and keep people moving along the Highway 14 corridor. Read more at: https://news.gov.bc.ca/hwy14upgrade
SPCA Call Centre
Today, I had a chance to tour the call centre for the BC SPCA. Thanks to the staff for the tour! They provide vital services to help keep animals from distress across the province. Follow @BCSPCAVictoria and @BC_SPCA on twitter for updates, or …
Dec. 6, 1989
Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie Edward, Maud Haviernick, Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, Maryse Laganière, Maryse Leclair, Anne-Marie Lemay, Sonia Pelletier, Michèle Richard, Annie St-Arneault, Annie Turcotte Today we pause to remember the 14 women from École Polytechnique de …
The Best of Victoria’s Favourites – Times Colonist
In a recent Times Colonist poll, areas in Esquimalt-Metchosin came in as finalists for a few categories including: Beast Beach: Esquimalt Lagoon Best Park: Thetis Lake Best Seaside Walk: Esquimalt Lagoon Read all about it at http://www.timescolonist.com/life/the-best-of-victoria-s-favourites-1.23112760 and in the special …
Ride Sharing in B.C.
Creating safe and reliable transit options in B.C. is a huge priority for the government. We have commissioned a detailed study by industry expert Dr. Hara, which will be completed in early 2018. We have seen places that failed to …
Lester B. Pearson College 60th Anniversary of Peace Prize
Canada has many illustrious leaders, academics, and change makers. One of them, Lester B. Pearson, is someone many of us grew up learning about, and 2017 is the 60th anniversary of his Nobel Peace Prize. He was a Prime Minister, …
Support of the Fruit Tree Industry
Our government is committed to supporting and strengthening our province’s fruit growing industry. We’re very fortunate here in B.C. to have a diverse and productive industry. The proposed program will cover 3 areas to promote the growth and sustainability of …