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Wednesday, March 1, 2017 11:00 AM
The recent Metro Vancouver Regional Homelessness Task Force Report highlights the complexity of homelessness and reminds us that partnerships are key to addressing the issue in British Columbia.
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Thursday, February 16, 2017 10:30 AM
The B.C. government’s commitment to redevelop the Riverview Lands is proceeding with an agreement for the construction of a new building to accommodate the Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre for Youth and a Provincial Assessment Centre for people with developmental disabilities.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2017 11:45 AM
To further reduce barriers and make services and resources more easily accessible for people with disabilities, the Province is providing the BC Spinal Cord Injury Community Services Network (BC SCI Network) with $5 million to enhance their services for British Columbians with a physical disability.
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Tuesday, February 7, 2017 10:00 AM
Leaders of British Columbia’s justice, public safety, mental health, substance use and social services sectors have committed to create an action plan on crisis response and continuity of care. The action plan is scheduled to be complete by November 2017.
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Monday, February 6, 2017 10:00 AM
Green Frog is a pest control company that is doing more than just dirty work. By working with and hiring people with barriers to employment at risk of homelessness, they are helping others to rebuild their lives.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2017 1:00 PM
The B.C. government announced an additional $5 million to support the BC SPCA’s eight-year Facilities Development and Service Plan to replace or renovate aging shelters, keeping vulnerable animals safe.
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Monday, January 30, 2017 9:45 AM
In 2013, Atira Women’s Resource Society built the first multi-dwelling housing project in Canada using recycled shipping containers.
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Friday, January 27, 2017 8:12 AM
As of Jan. 16, 2017, British Columbians looking to purchase their first home can apply to the B.C. Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership program, which helps first-time homebuyers create secure and stable futures for their families through home ownership.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2017 7:25 PM
A coroner’s inquest jury has issued 21 recommendations to try to reduce the toll from illicit drug deaths in B.C.
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Friday, January 20, 2017 10:15 AM
Seniors in Vancouver soon will have access to 137 new units of affordable rental housing.
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