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 …

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 …

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 …

New emergency supports for province’s most vulnerable

VANCOUVER – To ensure B.C.’s most vulnerable – including people on income or disability assistance and low-income seniors – do not encounter additional barriers during the COVID-19 crisis, the Province is implementing a series of temporary supports and supplements. “We …