The Province has received expert recommendations that will help shape actions to keep people and communities safe, and connect people who have been committing repeat offences with the supports they need to break out of that cycle. Communities throughout B.C. …
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Free transit for kids rolls on for B.C. families
The Province, TransLink and BC Transit are celebrating one year of providing free public transit for kids 12 and younger, as part of its investment in affordable, safe and sustainable transportation for people. In Metro Vancouver, TransLink estimates that young …
Fraser Health welcomes back 194 housekeeping, food-service workers
People accessing health care in the Lower Mainland will benefit from more stable, consistent and supportive patient care as 194 housekeeping and food-service workers return to the public system as Fraser Health employees. The change comes after almost 20 years of …
BC Cancer launches lung-screening program
BC Cancer has launched a provincewide lung cancer screening program, providing access to eligible high-risk people at 36 sites throughout the province. “BC Cancer’s clinicians and researchers are leading Canada with the launch of this innovative program that will save …
New oil and gas royalty system ending inefficient subsidies
The Province is introducing a new oil and gas royalty system that puts the interests of British Columbians first and eliminates outdated and inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies. “Our province is blessed with abundant resources, which belong to all of us. But …
Tri-Cities families benefit from new child care spaces
More parents in the Tri-Cities region will be able to pursue work, school and other opportunities while knowing their children are cared for as the Province invests in nearly 330 new licensed child care spaces. “Increasing access to safe, reliable …
New Regulations Fight Rising Thefts of Catalytic Converters
The Province has made regulatory changes to strengthen measures that deter catalytic converter thefts across British Columbia. An amendment made to the Metal Dealers and Recyclers Regulation (MDRR) regulates catalytic converters that are not attached to an exhaust system. This …
Mike Farnworth Celebrates 30 Years
Last week the house held a bi-partisan recognition of Mr. Farnworth’s 30th year anniversary since he first held office. First brought forward by Michael de Jong, Liberal MLA for Abbotsford West, members of every party within the legislature recognized Mr. …
BC Youth Parliament Applications Open Now!
The British Columbia Youth Parliament’s 93rd Parliament will hold its parliamentary session in Victoria at the Provincial Legislative Chambers from December 27 to 31, 2021. We are hopeful for a safe return to in-person gatherings and BCYP will follow all Provincial …
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