In advance of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week (April 12-18, 2015), British Columbia is putting the Vision for a Violence Free BC strategy into action, investing $5 million for projects focused on ending violence against women and preventing crime.

Kettle on Burrard, a new 16-storey supportive housing building, officially opened its doors to the community today, creating 140 self-contained studio units for individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Vancouver.

Keeping children safe and early collaborative resolution of child-protection issues are the goals of a new pilot project announced today by Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton.

Women who are homeless in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside now have access to the newly-expanded Powell Place Women's Shelter.

Promoting exports in B.C.'s priority sectors such as digital media, education, clean technology and life sciences is the focus of upcoming spring trade missions to Asia by Minister of International Trade Teresa Wat and Minister of Advanced Education Andrew Wilkinson.

Youth who are vulnerable and homeless or at risk of homelessness are being provided with a stepping stone to help them back on the right path with the grand opening of the Granville Youth Health Centre.

As part of B.C. on the Move, the Government of B.C.'s new 10-year transportation plan, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone has announced a $7-million commitment toward improving pedestrian and cycling safety along the Stanley Park Causeway.