More parents in Nanaimo will have the option to return to work, go back to school or pursue other opportunities as the Province invests in more than 200 new licensed child care spaces.

Thousands of families in 34 B.C. communities will soon have access to quality, licensed child care, as the Province marks a new milestone in its Childcare BC plan.

As parents return to work, the Province is making affordable, quality child care more accessible for families in Nanaimo by investing in 326 new licensed spaces at three facilities.

British Columbia’s early childhood educators (ECEs) will now benefit from an expanded professional development program geared to exploring the latest child care teaching philosophies, curriculums and techniques.

Even though Trent Jack, 19, is able to look after himself, it’s nice to know that Shane Jung, a WMMAL featherweight champion and Battlefield Fight League bantamweight champion, has his back as a mentor and friend.

Mike Parker, who works with children with special needs in Nanaimo, was 28 years old with a bachelor of science when he started with the ministry in May 1989.

When Brenda Nicholson was in her late twenties, a bad day working as a retail manager prompted her to completely change her life focus.

Young people leaving foster care now will have access to free tuition at all 25 of British Columbia’s public post-secondary institutions, Premier John Horgan announced today.