.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 …
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How to stay safe when air quality is poor due to wildfires
Everyone is reminded to stay safe from the impacts of poor air quality due to wildfire smoke. Also, please check on your family and friends who may be at risk. Those with pre-existing health conditions, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary …
B.C. Family Benefit payments going up starting July 2023
More than 285,000 families throughout B.C. will see bigger payments in their bank accounts starting this month, thanks to the permanently increased BC Family Benefit. The BC Family Benefit is a regular monthly payment from the provincial government. Eligibility is …
As drought conditions worsen, here are some tips to conserve water
With unprecedented levels of drought being observed in British Columbia this early in the season, people and businesses are urged to prioritize water conservation. Provincial staff are monitoring the situation and working to balance water use with environmental flow needs. …
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 …
Let’s remember the Chinese workers who built the Canadian Pacific Railway
In my capacity as Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, I released the following statement for Chinese Railroad Workers Memorial Day on July 1, 2023, coinciding with Canada Day: “Between 1881 and 1884, more than 17,000 Chinese railroad workers came by …
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 …
Let’s celebrate Filipino Heritage Month
As Parliamentary Secretary Anti-Racism Initiatives, I issued the following statement on June 1, 2023: “June is Filipino Heritage Month and an opportunity to learn about Filipino culture and the unique contributions that this quickly growing community has brought to B.C. …
Students and families benefit from seismic upgrades at David Livingstone Elementary
Students, staff members, and families at the local David Livingstone Elementary school are safer at school with a newly finished seismic upgrade. All three storeys of David Livingstone Elementary were upgraded to make the classrooms, library and administrative offices seismically …