New rent supplements, transition workers and a no-limit earnings exemption will help youth from care make stronger transitions to adulthood. “Like all young people, youth in and from government care need support to reach their full potential,” said Mitzi Dean, …
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Families will save big as child care fees cut as much as $550 more per month
Starting in December, parents in British Columbia will save as much as an additional $550 per month for each child they have in participating licensed child care centres. “Child care is one of the biggest bills many families face each …
More support to help people with rising cost of living
Millions of British Columbians will benefit from new measures to help people with the high cost of living caused by global inflation. “Everyone is feeling the squeeze of global inflation, which is driving up the cost of groceries, gas, and …
Expansion of drug eligibility for people with cystic fibrosis
More people in B.C. living with cystic fibrosis will be eligible for a medication called Trikafta, as eligibility criteria will be expanded on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, based on a recommendation from the Canadian Drug Expert Committee (CDEC). “Living with …
Vancouver Coastal Health welcomes back 526 hospital food-service workers
People accessing health care in the Lower Mainland will benefit from more stable, consistent and supportive patient care as 526 food-service workers return to the public system as Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) employees. This comes after almost 20 years of these workers …
Our Community Bikes
Our Community Bikes lives up to its name, using the power of bikes to bring community together. They offer low-cost bikes and bike parts, bike repair, and hold inclusive workshops to help people build the skills to repair and ride …
WeBC
With an office here in Vancouver-Fairview, WeBC supports women in starting, developing, maintaining, and selling a business.
Strengthening patients’ access to primary care by supporting family doctors
The Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC are providing $118 million in stabilization funding to family doctors throughout British Columbia to help them ensure their patients have continued access to primary care services. Jointly developed in partnership with Doctors of …
Funding boost gives used plastics new lease on life
A $10-million investment in the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund will help grow made-in-B.C. solutions to reduce plastic pollution, create new products and increase job opportunities. “British Columbians deeply value our environment, and we all want to find solutions to keep plastics …
Fairview Eco-Gathering
The Fairview Eco-Gathering will bring the community together on August 13th for a day of fun, learning, and friendship. We talked with Brenda from the event’s organizing committee about the upcoming gathering. What: Fairview Eco-Gathering When: Saturday August 13th, 1-5 …