The 2020 homeowner grant threshold in British Columbia has been set at $1.525 million, maintaining that 92% of homeowners continue to be eligible for the B.C. Home Owner Grant. The threshold is down from $1.65 million in 2019 due to moderating housing prices throughout the province. The threshold has again been set to ensure the [...]
The new year marks the end of Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums, saving B.C. families up to $1,800 a year and individuals up to $900 a year. While MSP premiums are a thing of the past as of Jan. 1, 2020, here are some important reminders for British Columbians. British Columbians who had been paying their [...]
Students in B.C. are continuing to benefit from increased investments, more teachers and more funding to support Indigenous education and students with special needs, with additional funding for B.C.’s public school districts in 2019-20. “More and more families and students are coming to B.C., and we are ensuring they can access our world-class public education [...]
A second hospital is coming to Surrey. Following the purchase of the site for a new, state-of-the-art facility, the project is moving to the business-planning phase. Surrey’s new hospital will be built in Cloverdale beside the Kwantlen Polytechnic University campus at 5500 180 St. “This is a great day for people in Surrey as we are delivering [...]
More Surrey students will soon say goodbye to portables as construction has begun to add a combined 250 new student spaces at Frost Road and Coyote Creek elementary schools. “All students deserve to learn in positive, engaging and inspiring classrooms,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Education. “Our government took quick action to make these long-overdue [...]
People aged 55 and older in Surrey are getting opportunities to build skills for new careers with training programs that break down barriers to employment for older workers. “Up-to-date skills training in a supportive environment can open doors of opportunity for the members of our community who are 55 and older,” said Rachna Singh, MLA [...]
People in Surrey will soon enjoy an updated aquatic centre funded through community gaming grants. The aquatic centre at the Tong Louie Family YMCA will continue to provide a place to connect with others while developing skills and experiences to maintain a healthy lifestyle. “Sport can play a powerful role in helping people lead healthy, [...]
New Democrat MLAs Harry Bains, Garry Begg, Jagrup Brar, Bruce Ralston, Jinny Sims, and Rachna Singh are welcoming $374,700 in funding for eight not-for-profit organizations in Surrey. The organizations, which provide environmental and public safety services, are receiving funds through the Community Gaming Grants program. The recipients of the community grant funding are: British Columbia Conservation [...]
Hundreds more students in Surrey have a better learning environment now that an eight-classroom addition at Panorama Park Elementary school has been completed. “After years of underinvestment in Surrey, we are working hard to get students out of portables,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Education. “When students have the positive, engaging educational experience they deserve, [...]
People in the Lower Mainland will soon have access to safer and more nutritious food sources through a new grant for local food security projects. Sources Community Resources Society will receive $191,976 in provincial funding through Victoria Foundation’s new Food Security – Provincial Initiatives Fund. The integrated Food Hub and job-skills program, in partnership with [...]