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B.C. moves to increase housing supply, deliver more homes faster

September 18, 2023 9:00 AM
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New measures are coming to B.C. that will help create more housing as the Province speeds up permitting and helps build more secondary suites for rent.
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September 22, 2023 11:55 AM
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XY Ranch celebrates 100 years of raising livestock

August 4, 2023 1:15 PM
The Bouffioux family of Fort St. John is being honoured with a Century Farm Award, recognizing its contribution and dedication to agriculture in British Columbia since 1916. 
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B.C., Canada help farmers with climate adaptation, drought

August 2, 2023 2:00 PM
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Sixty-eight organizations receive grants to help shape anti-racism legislation

July 27, 2023 8:00 AM
Sixty-eight organizations receive grants to help shape anti-racism legislation
Racialized people can now share their perspectives in culturally safe spaces as 68 organizations across B.C. receive more than $300,000 to engage community members on the development of new anti-racism legislation.
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August 24, 2023 8:30 AM
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Vancouver Island camp expansion will serve more children with disabilities

July 20, 2023 10:15 AM
Vancouver Island camp expansion will serve more children with disabilities
More children and youth with disabilities will be able to go to camp thanks in part to a $7-million grant from the Province of B.C.
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Newly named SAJE supports offer youth in care a stronger path to adulthood

May 30, 2023 10:30 AM
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More grant recipients promoting BC Demographic Survey

August 25, 2023 11:15 AM
More grant recipients promoting BC Demographic Survey
More community and Indigenous groups are receiving grants to help their communities participate in the BC Demographic Survey. 
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High-speed broadband access expanded to 6 Kootenay communities

August 3, 2023 10:00 AM
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Elementary school expansion provides more classrooms for Nanaimo students

September 11, 2023 9:15 AM
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Students have more space for learning at École Hammond Bay Elementary this fall after the completion of an expansion that added 12 new classrooms to the school. 
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Child care savings make returning to school more affordable for more B.C. families

August 31, 2023 1:30 PM
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September 14, 2023 3:43 PM
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Financial assistance for local governments, First Nations affected by wildfire

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Electric planes, motorcycles, boats showcase B.C. clean-transportation innovation

August 2, 2023 8:30 AM
A high-tech revolution is dramatically changing how British Columbia moves people and goods in the air, on the land and over the water, supported by government funding for companies that specialize in inventing and advancing zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) technologies. 
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Columbia River Treaty talks move forward after constructive Seattle session

August 15, 2023 3:08 PM
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Province sets single-use plastic requirements

July 14, 2023 11:15 AM
Province sets single-use plastic requirements
A new provincial regulation will expand B.C.’s efforts to tackle hard-to-recycle single-use and plastic items.
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Nuxalk, Kitasoo Xai’xais guardians appointed with park ranger authority

July 25, 2023 2:30 PM
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Increased BC Family Benefit here to stay

July 18, 2023 10:15 AM
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More than 285,000 families throughout B.C. will see bigger payments in their bank accounts starting this month, thanks to the permanently increased BC Family Benefit.
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Tax-credit lift puts more money in more people’s pockets

July 5, 2023 8:30 AM
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Use caution, be fire safe this long weekend

August 31, 2023 2:30 PM
Be wildfire safe this long weekend
Residents and travellers are strongly urged to use caution and remain vigilant this Labour Day long weekend as ongoing elevated drought conditions in much of British Columbia increase the potential for wildfires.
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B.C. acts to protect fish in Koksilah, Upper Cowichan rivers

August 24, 2023 11:15 AM
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Second hospital, new cancer centre breaks ground in Surrey

September 12, 2023 10:55 AM
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People in Surrey are a significant step closer to better access to health care as the Province is breaking ground on a new second hospital in Surrey and new cancer centre.
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Safe housing for women leaving violence opens in Campbell River

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Annual report updates collective efforts to achieve objectives of UN Declaration

June 28, 2023 12:45 PM
Detailed reporting on progress to improve lives of Indigenous Peoples now available
B.C. is providing detailed reporting about progress to achieve the objectives of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UN Declaration) through the 2022-23 Declaration Act Annual Report.
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July 7, 2023 12:00 PM
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B.C.’s highest honour recognizes 14 British Columbians

August 7, 2023 6:15 AM
B.C.’s highest honour recognizes 14 British Columbians
Fourteen exceptional people who have made an outstanding provincial, national or international impact will be appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest form of recognition and an official part of the Canadian Honours System.
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B.C. supports research to protect coastal ecosystem

August 16, 2023 9:15 AM
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New funding for the University of Victoria’s (UVic) Experimental Ocean Climate Change Lab (EXCEL) will support research on the impact of climate change on the environment and the promotion of resilience and sustainability for B.C.’s marine sector.
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On June 1, 2023, B.C.'s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise with the general minimum wage increasing from $15.65 to $16.75 an hour.
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B.C. secures measures to ensure families feel safe accessing public spaces

September 14, 2023 9:22 AM
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To help ensure kids and families feel safe in their communities, the Province has received approval from the federal government to prohibit the possession of illegal drugs at playgrounds, spray pools, wading pools and skate parks.
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September 22, 2023 11:55 AM
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The B.C. government has released StrongerBC: Good Lives in Strong Communities, a new vision that outlines investments to help build a brighter future for rural communities and the people who call them home.
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Provincial Tuition Waiver Program expanded to former youth in care of all ages

September 14, 2023 8:00 AM
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People looking to enrol in post-secondary education, who are former youth in care, will benefit from an expansion of the Provincial Tuition Waiver Program, which has launched for the fall semester.
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Expanded graduate scholarship funding will support students

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September 22, 2023 11:37 AM
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Communities throughout British Columbia will see improved emergency response from their local fire departments as the Province provides support to strengthen community firefighting capacity.
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August 24, 2023 10:45 AM
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People struggling to put food on the table will have better, more reliable access to healthy food with $15 million in funding to Food Banks BC.
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B.C. helps remove barriers for people with disabilities

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British Columbians with mental health and substance use issues will receive increased support, thanks to $2.9 million in Community Action Initiative grants.

The Community Action Initiative (CAI), a provincewide program that supports mental health and substance use groups throughout B.C., recently awarded the service innovation grants to 16 community-based projects that promote positive mental health for British Columbians.

Through the Ministry of Health, the CAI funds mental health projects and strategies that help prevent the use of substances and improve services and supports for individuals and families who are recovering from mental health and/or substance use challenges.

CAI supports local agencies to work with families, and community and cultural agencies in their regions to take action and find innovative ways to address mental health, substance use and unhealed trauma.

This year’s projects offer a range of activities and programs, from farming and harvesting, to recreation, to arts and crafts, to Aboriginal therapy and healing circles, to peer mentorship, group sessions and educational workshops.

To date, CAI has funded 227 grants totalling $9.6 million that serve a mix of 79 rural, urban, remote, and Aboriginal communities in British Columbia. A detailed list of grants can be viewed at: http://www.communityactioninitiative.ca/about-the-cai/funded-projects/

The CAI is a key complement to the Province’s comprehensive 10-year plan - Healthy Minds, Healthy People - which aims to address mental health and substance use across the lifespan in B.C. The plan focuses on prevention, early intervention, treatment and sustainability. This funding also aligns with A Path Forward, the Province’s 10-year plan to address mental wellness and substance use for First Nations and Aboriginal people in B.C., by supporting unique, culturally specific projects for Aboriginal peoples and their families.

Quotes:

Terry Lake, Health Minister ─

“The reality is that one in five British Columbians is affected by mental health and substance use challenges. Government is pleased to support the CAI in their efforts to increase access to meaningful, positive support for individuals who struggle with mental health and substance use issues. Thank you and congratulations to this year’s grant recipients.”

Stephanie Cadieux, Minister of Children and Family Development ─

“Supporting the entire family unit is essential when dealing with mental health or substance use challenges. That's why it is so important that children, youth, and adults have access to the added support these programs provide. Congratulations to this year's grant recipients.”

Michelle Fortin, Community Action Initiative co-chair —

“By supporting these community-based activities, the CAI is making a direct impact in communities and the lives of individuals, and their families, dealing with mental illness and/or substance use challenges. These local activities add to the suite of resources already supported by the CAI, and will provide more options for families looking for support.”

Quick Facts:

  • In 2008, the B.C. government established the Community Action Initiative (CAI) through an initial $10 million grant; and a further $15 million grant in April 2013.
  • The CAI is governed by a Leadership Council that includes community-based mental health and substance use organizations, professional associations, Aboriginal organizations, and labour, business and provincial ministries.
  • The CAI funding includes three specific funding streams:
  • Convening - grants of up to $10,000 to establish partnerships, plan collaboratively and prepare grant applications before they apply for stage-two (service innovation) funding for their projects.
  • Service innovation - grants of up to $200,000 to support the implementation of proposed service innovation projects.
  • Training - to enhance the ability of community organizations to share knowledge and deliver mental health and substance use supports and services in more effective and innovative ways.

Learn More:

Community Action Initiative: www.communityactioninitiative.ca/

To learn more about mental health and substance use in B.C., visit: www.health.gov.bc.ca/healthy-minds/ (communityactioninitiative.ca)

For information on Child and Youth Mental Health programs and services in B.C., go to: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/mental_health/


A backgrounder follows.

Media Contacts:

Kristy Anderson
Media Relations Manager
Ministry of Health
250 952-1887 (media line)

BACKGROUNDER

2014 Service Innovation Grant recipients

The British Columbia Schizophrenia Society is receiving $191,190 to redesign Strengthening Families, an educational resource for First Nations and Aboriginal families coping with mental illness. The redesign will involve collaboration with diverse stakeholders and Aboriginal families in Chilliwack, Dawson Creek, Fort St. John, Haida Gwaii, Kamloops, Powell River, Smithers, Terrace and Williams Lake.

The Canadian Mental Health Association (Kelowna and District) will be receiving $200,000 for their Caring for the Caregivers (CFTC) program. Through peer groups, service referrals, and case co-ordination, and access to professional therapy and primary care services, the program supports parents and caregivers of children, youth and dependent adults in the Kelowna area that are experiencing mental illness and/or substance use problems.

The Cowichan Green Community Society will be receiving $198,278 to allow families impacted by mental illness, problematic substance use, and/or unhealed trauma to participate in the KinPark Urban Farm for Families project in the Cowichan region. Participants can take part in a prevention-oriented drop-in program that offers a variety of therapeutic activities including workshops, arts and crafts, recreation, and mentorship with community food producers.

The DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society will receive $180,000 to allow more Karen and Somali youth and their families to access culturally-appropriate, first language mental health support through the Youth Powered, Lens on Life program in Surrey.

The Doukhobor Heritage Retreat Society will be receiving $178,500 to support Project Connect, a nature-based program in Castlegar where youth and caregivers from three communities will build connectedness and rebuild relationships by engaging in monthly recreation activities and psycho-educational workshops.

The DRS Earthwise Society will receive $185,000 for their Therapeutic Horticulture Community Program to help families reduce isolation and facilitate community involvement while connecting to the natural world in Delta. Shared activities at Earthwise Garden and Farm, including therapeutic horticulture and recreation activities, are part of the program.

The Lakes District Family Enhancement Society will be receiving $200,000 to provide maternal figures and male partners of women attending programs at the College of New Caledonia access to group sessions and individual services in an Aboriginal context to help them improve their own mental health and well-being.

The MIKI’SIW Metis Association will receive $200,000 for their Together We Can: Healing Through Culture program in the Comox Valley. Aboriginal children and their families taking part in the program will have access to intergenerational cultural programs and gatherings to help foster resiliency, improve mental health and create a sense of belonging and identity, and includes participation from Aboriginal Elders, knowledge keepers, artists and storytellers.

The Nanaimo Women’s Resources Society will be receiving $188,732 for The Place, a gathering place in Nanaimo where families can take part in creative and cultural programs that will reduce isolation and social stigma, and increase community connectedness among participants.

The Mental Illness Family Support Society will receive $89,750 to allow individuals and families affected by mental illness and substance use to participate in the Farm Friends Program. Through this program, individuals in Vernon participate in horticultural activities to connect to their community and experience better mental health and awareness.

The Nenan Dane zaa Deh Zona Family Services Society will receive $200,000 to allow more First Nations, Aboriginal and Metis families to participate in PATH (Positive Acceptance, Trust and Healing program) in Fort St. John. Participants can be a part of traditional decision Making healing circles to develop paths of trust, encourage positive change and create support networks.

The Richmond Family Place Society will be receiving $200,000 to provide peer mentoring and group work through their Richmond Refugee Mental Health Access Project which focuses on building resiliency and culture for refugee children and families.

The Tsawwassen First Nation will receive $200,000 to support families affected by the unhealed trauma of childhood sexual abuse, including the intergenerational effects of Residential Schools through their Partnering for Health - Re-envisioning Communities Program that provides access to counselling, cultural activities and community justice provided to adult survivors, offenders and their families.

The Upper Skeena Development Centre Society will be receiving $172,000 for their Partnering for Health - Resilient Communities Program in Hazelton. Young adults (aged 17-30) and families living with mental health and substance use problems can participate in small-scale agriculture and wild food harvesting and will have access to supported employment in market gardens, commercial food production and food retail outlets.

The Vancouver Aboriginal Community Policing Centre Society will be receiving $199,890 to support Aboriginal individuals and families struggling with significant unresolved trauma, addictions and mental health issues. The program includes therapy for complex trauma, body work (Tao Shiatsu), and cultural healing ceremonies.

The Vancouver Native Health Society will be receiving $200,000 for their Vancouver Indigenous Elders Partnership project designed to help patients of Vancouver Native Health Society gain positive cultural identity through relationships with Indigenous Elders, as part of their routine health care. Participants will also have access to cultural activities and workshops.

Media Contacts:

Kristy Anderson
Media Relations Manager
Ministry of Health
250 952-1887 (media line)

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