More than 100 people and organizations have been nominated for the 2023 B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards for efforts to address racism and build a more equitable B.C. for everyone. The B.C. Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Awards were held on March …
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B.C. provides new and safe homes for women and children
More women and children in British Columbia will have an affordable, safe and secure place to go, as 150 homes are either opening or are under construction in four different locations throughout the province. Three of the new women’s housing …
More cost-of-living support coming this spring
British Columbians can count on some extra help through another B.C. Affordability Credit in their bank accounts this April. Approximately 85 percent of British Columbians will receive an additional full or partial payment as early as April 5, 2023, in …
Let’s celebrate the legacy of Black people in B.C. and Canada
I had the privilege of delivering a statement on February 22 on the floor of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia to honour the legacy of Black people in the province and the country: “February is Black History Month, a …
More help on the way for B.C. families
More than 350,000 families in B.C. will get their second B.C. Family Benefit boost to help with the cost of living, starting immediately. Recognizing people are being pinched by price surges, the B.C. government has boosted the monthly B.C. Family …
B.C. government outlines plans to build stronger, more secure future
Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin delivered a forward-looking speech from the throne on February 6, 2023, laying out actions the B.C. provincial government will take to tackle today’s biggest challenges. “Our government will build a stronger, more secure future with British …
411 Seniors Centre Society
MLA Mable Elmore’s Statement in the Legislature about the 411 Seniors Centre: The grey tsunami has arrived, and they’re working to change the world. The 500-member-strong 411 Seniors Centre Society activates the talents, strengths, expertise and skills of older adults. …
StrongerBC program creates new jobs, opportunities
VICTORIA – The Province is providing more than 5,000 youth and young adults across British Columbia with access to skills training and well-paid jobs through the almost $45-million StrongerBC Future Leaders Program. “This pandemic has set back many young people …
New federal funding builds on plans for a safe back to school
VICTORIA – 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 capacity …
Scam misleads seniors into committing fraud with CERB, says local MLA and MP
Vancouver – A scam targeting vulnerable seniors was exposed today by MLA Mable Elmore and MP Don Davies during a media availability in front of the Columbus Tower Seniors Residence in East Vancouver. The scheme involves someone convincing seniors to …