To help deliver more good homes for people, the Province is introducing new laws to build the homes people need, make it possible for homes that are vacant to be rented and remove discriminatory age and rental restrictions in stratas that …
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Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statement on the Transgender Day of Remembrance
Premier David Eby and Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity, have issued the following statement to mark the Transgender Day of Remembrance: “Today, on the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember and mourn transgender, non-binary and Two-Spirit people who …
Premier Eby takes action to keep people, communities safe
The Province is making changes to help keep British Columbians safe, launching a new Safer Communities Action Plan with immediate steps that will strengthen enforcement to keep those who commit repeat violent offences off our streets, and strengthen services to …
Curling and Community in Vancouver-Fairview
November 4th, 2022 Located right here in Vancouver-Fairview, the Vancouver Curling Club is one of the largest curling clubs in Canada. With a wide range of programs available to people of all ages, experience levels, and ability, the club is …
Protect yourself and your loved ones: It’s free and easy to get an influenza vaccine
Public-health officials encourage all British Columbians six months and older to get an influenza vaccine to best protect themselves, their loved ones, their communities and the health-care system this fall and winter. “Getting vaccinated is the best way to protect …
Meet Bruce Wright: Fairview’s Order of BC Appointee
October 7th, 2022 Bruce Wright was recently appointed to the Order of BC for his decades of tireless community work. I connected with Bruce about how he got started, his most rewarding moments, and why he loves Fairview. Tell people …
Applications open to help fight period poverty
To further reduce period poverty and increase access to free menstrual products, applications for funding are open. Funding for as much as $25,000 per project is available to charities, non-profits and independent researchers for community-based, short-term, pilot projects that test models …
Tunnel boring marks milestone for Broadway Subway project
The Broadway Subway Project has reached a critical phase of construction with the start of tunnel excavation to connect six new underground stations on the 5.7-kilometre extension of the Millennium Line. The expanded line will transform the way people travel …
B.C. serving up permanent delivery fee cap to support restaurants
Restaurant and bar owners facing ongoing challenges from the pandemic and global inflation can look forward to permanent support for the cap on fees charged by food-delivery companies. “As the costs of food and labour rise worldwide, B.C. restaurants need …
Province prepares for fall respiratory viruses, encourages people to get vaccinated
People are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza for the most effective protection in the fall. The COVID-19 fall booster program started early in September and will be joined by the annual influenza vaccine campaign in October. With …