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Province taking further steps to improve outcomes on DTES

Thursday, May 8, 2025 3:19 PM

The Province is taking further steps to address systemic challenges and improve the quality of life in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) for all those that are living, working and visiting in the neighbourhood.


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New child care centre open in downtown Vancouver

Thursday, May 8, 2025 9:30 AM
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Families and children in Vancouver are benefiting from more licensed child care spaces, providing more options in the downtown core.


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B.C. invests in planning for northern youth support centre

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 10:30 AM

Children and youth in northern B.C. will benefit from a provincial investment of $500,000 to Lheidli T’enneh First Nation for a feasibility study to help design a new service hub in the region.


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Minister’s statement on Midwives Day

Monday, May 5, 2025 1:40 PM

Health Minister Josie Osborne released the following statement in recognition of Midwives Day, May 5, 2025:


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Nearly 300 new homes coming to Victoria

Saturday, May 3, 2025 9:00 AM

People in Victoria will soon have access to nearly 300 new homes as construction begins on two developments that offer affordable rental and supportive housing.


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Intervention Circle offers culturally sensitive supports, enhances safety for Gitanmaax

Saturday, May 3, 2025 8:45 AM

The Gitanmaax First Nation is implementing an Intervention Circle in the Gitxsan Territory to provide culturally appropriate supports for people at risk of harm, victimization or entering the justice system, and to help build a safer and healthier community.


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Premier’s statement on Day of Remembrance for tragedy at Lapu Lapu Day Festival

Friday, May 2, 2025 8:00 AM
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Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the Provincial Day of Remembrance and Mourning for the Victims of the Tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival:


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Province moving forward on short-term rental rules

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 10:00 AM
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The Province is providing an update on short-term rental registration (STR) numbers and deadlines ahead of the one-year anniversary of new restrictions to crack down on illegal listings and open up more long-term homes for people.


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Parliamentary secretary’s statement about Prevention of Violence Against Women Week

Saturday, April 26, 2025 7:45 AM
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Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, has released the following statement in recognition of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week:


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More, better home-care supports coming for B.C. seniors

Friday, April 25, 2025 1:15 PM
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More, better home-care supports coming for B.C. seniors

Seniors in B.C. will have better supports to age at home in their community with expanded and improved services as part of a five-year agreement with United Way BC for popular programs, such as Better at Home.


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Fifty-two affordable homes open for First Nations in Merritt

Friday, April 25, 2025 10:30 AM

First Nations elders, families and youth in Merritt now have access to new affordable homes with the opening of a 52-unit building.


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Construction begins on centre for children with health complexity

Friday, April 25, 2025 9:15 AM
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3D rendering of centre for children with health complexity

Children and youth with complex care needs throughout B.C are closer to having access to a dedicated BC Children’s Hospital facility, as construction is now underway.


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New beds improve care for incarcerated people with mental-health, addiction issues

Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:15 PM
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New beds improve care for incarcerated people with mental-health, addiction issues

New involuntary care beds are now open at Surrey Pretrial Services Centre, providing people in custody who are in crisis and have overlapping mental-health and addiction challenges, as well as brain injuries due to toxic-drug overdoses, with specialized involuntary care.


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