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Throne Speech

  Throne speech outlines clear path to make life more affordable   The throne speech announced the start of the largest investment in affordable housing in this province’s history, including social housing, student housing, seniors housing, Indigenous housing and affordable …

Minimum Wage Set to $15.20 by 2021

The BC government has endorsed the Fair Wages Commission recommendations (report) to increase the minimum wage to $15/hr by 2021. The increases are spaced out over the next 4 years: June 1, 2018: $12.65 an hour ($1.30 increase) June 1, …

#EndStigma and #StopOverdose

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …