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.

In 2011, Duane Elverum and Janet Moore of Simon Fraser University co-founded CityStudio, a learning hub in Vancouver that connects students, instructors, city staff and community members aiming to co-create solutions to real-world problems facing their city.

Health Minister Terry Lake released the following statement to recognize National Non-Smoking Week (Jan. 15-21, 2017) and Weedless Wednesday on Jan. 18:

All Canadians deserve to live in healthy and vibrant communities where they can connect and participate in activities year round. The governments of Canada and British Columbia are committed to supporting social infrastructure that enriches the lives of Canadians and builds stronger community ties.

The Province has provided $14,000 for improved access to hospice palliative care in Vancouver.

This holiday season, wreaths adorn front doors, stockings are hung on fireplaces, and stores stock decorations and delicious food.

The Province is committed to ensuring that anyone who wants to get out of the cold this winter has a warm, safe place to go.

The British Columbia Teachers’ Council’s 2015-2016 annual report, released by the Ministry of Education, highlights key progress by the organization in its work to review the education, competence and conduct standards for educators in B.C.’s K-12 system

With more winter weather predicted for the Lower Mainland over the weekend, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is further strengthening its strategy for maintaining safe travel over the Alex Fraser Bridge.