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, …
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 …
Detailed plans support safe return to classroom
26 August 2020 VICTORIA – Back to school plans for K-12 families are now posted for all 60 school districts, so parents and families can prepare to support their children for a safe return to the classroom. Families should visit …
New care centre for children with complex health needs coming to Vancouver
From CBC article “B.C.’s health minister has announced a new care centre for children with complex care needs in Vancouver, promising better treatment and training for both parents and caregivers. The planned B.C. Children’s Complex Care Transition Centre will serve …