Communities in Metro Vancouver will benefit from one-time targeted funding of $30,000 for Simon Fraser University to support adult-literacy programs.

The B.C. government is funding 47 extreme weather shelter spaces across Burnaby this winter to help people whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.

International students studying in B.C. are enriching the province’s classrooms, homes and communities while they benefit from a world class education system. 

Approximately 800 taekwondo athletes from more than 100 countries will be showcasing their best kicks, spins and jumps at the 2016 World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) junior championships.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died after being shot by Vancouver Police on Nov. 10, 2016.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a youth who died after a motor vehicle incident near Hope on Nov. 7, 2016.

Burnaby Family Life Foundation is receiving $4,500 in funding to help challenge racism and celebrate diversity. This organization is among 33 community groups throughout British Columbia working to address racism through the B.C. Organizing Against Racism and Hate (OARH) program.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died after a motor vehicle incident in Richmond on Nov. 6, 2016.

Students, teachers and staff at Alpha Secondary school in the Burnaby school district will benefit from $130,000 in provincial School Enhancement Program funding.  

Families in the Burnaby school district will benefit from improved transportation services, thanks to $24,841 in funding under the new provincial Student Transportation Fund.