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Wednesday, February 13, 2019 1:53 PM
The Province has proposed a number of legislative changes that will clarify provincial and local government authorities, help local governments better respond to community needs and support British Columbia’s affordable housing goals.
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Thursday, February 7, 2019 2:30 PM
The office of auditor general for local government will continue to operate. An independent review shows that the office offers value as a resource for communities to help them deliver the services people count on.
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Thursday, January 31, 2019 1:30 PM
Public safety and environmental conservation efforts throughout the province will benefit from community gaming grants.
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Friday, December 21, 2018 11:00 AM
Responding to the urgent need from communities around the province, the Government of B.C. is opening additional shelters and providing funding for emergency housing solutions to help people experiencing homelessness have a safe, warm place during the winter.
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018 12:30 PM
The Rental Housing Task Force has submitted its final report and recommendations to make B.C.’s rental housing system fairer by dealing with renovictions, making renting more secure, and improving enforcement of regulations and laws.
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Tuesday, December 11, 2018 2:00 PM
The first-ever provincewide homeless-count report shows that while B.C. has taken important first steps to house British Columbians, more work needs to be done to prevent and address homelessness in B.C. communities.
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Monday, November 26, 2018 8:30 AM
Not-for-profit organizations that provide important community services like search and rescue, mobile health and child care will benefit from capital project funding to buy and upgrade community facilities, infrastructure and equipment.
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Thursday, November 22, 2018 12:30 PM
The British Columbia government will invest $1.1 billion over the next 10 years to make B.C.’s social housing stock more energy efficient, less polluting and safer, while significantly reducing heating costs for residents.
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Wednesday, November 21, 2018 9:00 AM
Renters and landlords are getting more efficient service through the Residential Tenancy Branch (RTB), thanks to government investments and innovations making it easier to apply for dispute resolution online and shortening wait times for both hearings and information.
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Wednesday, November 7, 2018 2:30 PM
People throughout British Columbia will continue to enjoy community arts, culture and sport activities boosted through B.C.’s annual Community Gaming Grants.
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