9 September 2020 NEWS RELEASE Investment brings new support to those most vulnerable to COVID-19 and communities where they live VICTORIA – The Province is investing $1.6 billion in a fall and winter preparedness plan that will significantly build upon …
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Mental-health supports for post-secondary students
8 September 2020 Mental-health supports for post-secondary students VICTORIA – As post-secondary students hit the books this fall, the Here2Talk mental-health counselling and referral service is available 24/7 to provide support to students who need it. “We know that students …
The Punjabi Legacy Project
4 September 2020 SURREY – New Democrat MLAs Jinny Sims, Garry Begg, Jagrup Brar, Rachna Singh, Bruce Ralston, and Harry Bains say new provincial funding will support a project to celebrate the contributions of Punjabi Canadians to British Columbia. The …
New federal funding builds on plans for a safe back to school
3 September 2020 Building on the Province’s $45.6-million investment to support a safe restart for B.C.’s schools, additional funding from the federal government will allow schools to expand health and safety measures, purchase more personal protective equipment (PPE) and increase …
Enhanced mental health programs support a safe return to school
2 September 2020 Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions Ministry of Education NEWS RELEASE Enhanced mental health programs support a safe return to school VICTORIA – Students and staff will head back to school with more resources available to support …
tate of emergency extended to continue B.C.’s COVID-19 response
1 September 2020 Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Emergency Management BC NEWS RELEASE State of emergency extended to continue B.C.’s COVID-19 response VICTORIA – The B.C. government has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing Mike Farnworth, …
Nomination
1 September 2020 I am beyond humbled and honoured, to again, have the opportunity to represent the amazing community and constituents of Surrey-Fleetwood with the BC NDP. I will continue to fight hard to make your life more affordable, improve …
Modernized arbitration legislation comes into force
1 September 2020 Ministry of Attorney General NEWS RELEASE Modernized arbitration legislation comes into force VICTORIA – British Columbia’s new Arbitration Act has come into force, modernizing the province’s domestic arbitration system and improving access to justice through out-of-court options. …
International Overdose Awareness Day
31 August 2020 Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has issued the following statement on International Overdose Awareness Day, Monday, Aug. 31, 2020: “Today, we are coming together around the world to raise awareness of overdoses, help reduce …
Conservation and Stewardship of B.C’s Wildlife
28 August 2020 VICTORIA – The Province has announced a plan for the conservation and stewardship of B.C.’s wildlife, with a governing council to oversee the strategy. The Together for Wildlife strategy will bring diverse perspectives together to lead the …