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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Additional checks on party buses and limousines are improving safety in the industry. This year, passenger transportation enforcement officers conducted more checks than in the past three years combined. “In April, we brought in stricter measures, including the requirement of safety monitors on board buses with unaccompanied minors,” said Garry Begg, MLA for Surrey-Guildford, on [...]
More at-risk students will get the supports they need to get off the path to gang life through the expansion of the Erase (expect respect and a safe education) school-based gang and gun violence prevention program. The Province is investing an additional $4.93 million over the next three years to provide immediate support to students, [...]
More than 1,000 students in Surrey will soon be in safer classrooms, with seismic upgrades coming to Holly Elementary and George Greenaway Elementary schools. “This is great news for Surrey families, who will soon have the comfort of knowing their children’s schools will be able to stand up to an earthquake for decades to come,” [...]
THE NDP pointed out on Wednesday that a story in a local newspaper shows ICBC’s financial picture improving after the NDP government made changes to limit legal costs to make car insurance more affordable for people. But just four months ago, these changes were opposed by the BC Liberals and their lawyer donors who can no longer charge hefty fees for [...]
A few weeks ago, we asked you to tell us your provincial priorities. We hoped to hear from a few thousand people. But – as usual – you blew us away with your enthusiasm. By the time the survey closed, more than 12,000 of you had shared your thoughts. Here’s what you said. Those are [...]