The Government of British Columbia is redirecting $25 million in administrative savings from school districts back into frontline services for students.

Minister of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services Amrik Virk, on behalf of Premier Christy Clark, will present Dylan Van Rooyen, a selfless volunteer in Surrey, with the Province’s newest honour, the Medal of Good Citizenship.

As the City of Surrey continues to grow, Premier Christy Clark has announced funding for up to 2,700 new student spaces for Surrey schools to provide students with new classrooms and help tackle the rapidly growing need for schools in the fastest growing community in B.C.

More police teams and prosecutors dedicated to combating gang violence will be on the ground and new curbs on gang crime and illegal guns will soon be in place. These are among a dozen new and expanded initiatives that are part of a more than $23-million boost to B.C.’s Guns and Gangs Strategy.