Early childhood educators to receive wage increase

Early childhood educators (ECEs) will receive another hourly raise, starting on January 1, 2024, to support the essential work they do to educate and care for young children. New annual grants recognizing ECEs with specialized training will be available in …

More groups are promoting the BC Demographic Survey

.com More community and Indigenous groups are receiving grants to help their communities participate in the BC Demographic Survey. Government has awarded nearly $100,000 to 39 additional organizations to raise awareness and encourage more people to take the BC Demographic …

Here are new opportunities for careers in skilled trades

More people will be able to access new and enhanced resources and programming to support entering the trades and to help complete their apprenticeships through a $5-million provincial investment. This investment supports six B.C. organizations specializing in attracting people into …

Make safe driving part of your Canada Day weekend plans

As the Canada Day long weekend approaches, the Province encourages travellers to stay safe on the road by planning ahead and using extra caution. Drivers on routes throughout the province should expect higher-than-average traffic volumes and should plan accordingly. Drivers …

We’re all needed to shape B.C.’s anti-racism legislation

I am encouraging everyone to share their thoughts through an online questionnaire about how government can best address systemic racism. The information gathered will help inform new legislation that will hold government accountable for addressing systemic racism within its programs …