BC Gov News

Foster families enjoyed a BC Lions game, thanks to a partnership between the football club and the provincial government. Fifty foster families cheered on the Lions Oct. 29th as they hosted the Edmonton Eskimos. The foster families even went on the field before the game to watch the Lions' pre-game warm-up.

Students at Florence Nightingale Elementary school started their day off right this morning with a healthy breakfast to fuel their minds and bodies for another day of learning.

Tomorrow is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Prevention and Support Day in B.C. and several community events are taking place in Vancouver to help raise awareness about the disorder and the struggles that families living with FASD go through every day.

Imagine young children playing outside in a natural environment, in a playground that can magically transform into what young minds dream of: a mighty sea for sailboats to navigate, an enchanted forest where creatures roam, and an outdoor theatre for the most inspired acting performances under the sun.

Picture a grant that will help children and youth with special needs gain greater access to their community, have more mobility and independence, and supports their families in caring for them in their own home.