The B.C. government is delivering on its commitment to bring ride-hailing to B.C., with regulations in place that will focus on passenger, driver and company safety, and will allow companies to apply to the Passenger Transportation Board by the beginning of September 2019. “Our plan has made it possible for ride-hailing companies to apply to [...]
Record numbers of British Columbians are sharing their views on whether the province should continue observing daylight saving time. Only a week into the engagement, more than 158,000 responses to the online survey have been collected. “It’s clear there is no shortage of views on how we should observe time in British Columbia,” said Premier John [...]
The Ministry of Health is changing how people access long-term care to make the process more client-centred, consistent and fair and to ensure seniors have greater choice in where they live. Effective July 15, 2019, seniors and their families will be able to review their options and choose up to three preferred care homes. People [...]
Nearly 50% of B.C. families will receive more for their climate action tax credit this week, putting money back in their pockets and helping make life more affordable. On Friday, July 5, 2019, eligible families will see the first of four instalments of the newly expanded credit. Families of four will receive up to $400 [...]
With record-high levels of funding for more teachers and support staff, and smaller class sizes compared to two years ago, British Columbia students are getting better support in their classrooms. “An investment in education is an investment in our future, and everyone benefits when students have the best possible chance to succeed,” said Rob Fleming, [...]
An expansion to the Surrey Courthouse has added new courtrooms and other features to further support access to justice in the rapidly growing lower Fraser Valley. “Our government is committed to providing a justice system that serves all British Columbians,” said David Eby, Attorney General, who conducted a tour of the courthouse today alongside Jinny [...]
People experiencing mental health and addictions challenges will soon have better access to the services they need, thanks to a new vision for care outlined in A Pathway to Hope: A roadmap for making mental health and addictions care better for people in British Columbia. “For too long, little attention was paid to mental health [...]
Parents and guardians of eligible children are reminded that deadlines are fast approaching to sign up for the $1,200 B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant (BCTESG). Almost 80% of job openings in B.C. over the next decade will require some form of post-secondary education. The grant may be used toward full-time and part-time studies in [...]
South Asian youth will be actively promoting mental wellness and reducing stigma with their peers, families and communities through a new mental health youth ambassador program funded by the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions. The South Asian Mental Health Alliance (SAMHAA) received $112,900 in year-end funding to train 100 youth ambassadors by spring 2021. [...]
Women experiencing homelessness in the community now have 37 new supportive homes options at a permanent modular building with around-the-clock services. “Women in need now have a place to call home and the supports to help them get back on their feet and have hope for the future,” said Garry Begg, MLA for Surrey-Guildford. “With more than [...]