To help combat the effects of climate change on B.C.’s long-term food security, new funding is helping farmers and ranchers protect their operations by adopting regenerative agriculture practices, improving farms’ drought resilience and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “B.C. farmers and …
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Big Sisters, Big Impact
Based in Fairview, Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland connects girls to mentors in their community. Executive Director Chantelle Krish talks about the aim to ‘ignite’ the potential of youth through relationship building, and how you can get involved.
British Columbia trains, recruits more allied health professionals
British Columbians will soon benefit from as many as 322 more allied health professionals supporting their health-care needs as new training seats are added to public post-secondary institutions throughout B.C. Additionally, the Province is providing bursaries to internationally educated allied health …
Exploring at the Ethọ́s Lab
Recently launched within Vancouver Fairview, Ethọ́s Lab is an inclusive, collaborative space for youth to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math (S.T.E.A.M.).
Anti-racism data legislation becomes law
Indigenous and Black people, and people of colour, are another step closer to having better access to government programs and services as the historic Anti-Racism Data Act is enshrined in B.C. law. The Anti-Racism Data Act, introduced on May 2, 2022, passed …
New grants increase opportunities for Indigenous people in forest sector
Indigenous people looking to work in B.C.’s forest sector will have more opportunities to learn, train and develop in-demand skills through two new provincial grants. Supported by the StrongerBC Economic Plan, the Province is providing funding to the First Nations Forestry …
Legislative session focused on building stronger B.C. for everyone
During the spring 2022 legislative session, Premier John Horgan and the B.C. government continued to deliver on commitments to put people first and build a stronger province for everyone. “The challenges British Columbians are facing today reinforce that we’re at …
Rapid tests for people 30+ available at pharmacies
Starting immediately on Monday, March 21, 2022, rapid antigen test kits will be available to people aged 30 years and older through community pharmacies. Eligible individuals can pick up one kit of five tests every 28 days from participating pharmacies …
New data will guide response to homelessness in B.C.
A first-of-its-kind report on homelessness will give better information to help target provincial programs and services to improve supports for people experiencing homelessness and help prevent people from becoming homeless. “If our plan to prevent and address homelessness across the …
BC Parks updates camping reservation system
Camping enthusiasts can now try out the improved BC Parks reservation service before it opens for bookings on March 21. The new online reservation service, camping.bcparks.ca, is part of a broader redesign of BC Parks’ digital services to improve the park …