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Tuesday, June 19, 2012 11:00 AM
The B.C. government has committed close to $2.3 million to turn a temporary shelter into a permanent, year-round, women-only shelter on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012 2:00 PM
People who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Victoria have greater access to supportive housing with today's official opening of the newly expanded Swift House.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012 9:30 AM
Premier Christy Clark honoured the exceptional dedication and accomplishments of British Columbia's public service employees and teams at the Premier's Innovation and Excellence Awards ceremony, an annual event recognizing the public service.
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Monday, June 11, 2012 9:30 AM
Skwachàys Healing Lodge has officially opened to provide affordable housing for those who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, as well as healing lodge apartments for Aboriginal individuals travelling to Vancouver for medical treatment.
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Thursday, June 7, 2012 2:15 PM
With help from the Province, The BC/Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion will celebrate its 86th anniversary with a variety of events during Legion Week from June 24 to 30, announced Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.
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Thursday, May 31, 2012 12:30 PM
The provincial government wrapped up the spring legislative session focused on jobs, families and open government.
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Tuesday, May 29, 2012 9:00 AM
Ten public consultations will take place throughout the province in the coming weeks as one of the ways seniors, their families, service providers, and other organizations can help shape the future role of a seniors advocate.
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Monday, May 28, 2012 1:55 PM
Finance Minister Kevin Falcon introduced legislation setting out the transitional rules for newly built residential housing, providing certainty about the application of tax for purchasers and the residential construction industry, and ensuring purchasers are treated equitably during the transition from the HST back to the PST.
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Friday, May 25, 2012 10:15 AM
Premier Clark has announced the opening of New Gate Apartments, a 49-unit supportive housing development for those at risk of homelessness in Kelowna.
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Thursday, May 24, 2012 10:45 AM
Construction will begin shortly for St. John Hospice, a new comprehensive palliative care facility in Vancouver to provide 15 bedrooms for individuals in need.
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