The Province is starting to tighten the rules to rein in payday-lending practices, and to protect people from excessive fees when cashing BC Employment and Assistance cheques. For some time, British Columbia’s most financially vulnerable individuals have used non-traditional lenders …
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BC Parks has sold 100,000 specialty licence plates, generating $2.3 million toward protecting and preserving provincial parks. “British Columbians are passionate about our parks, and this passion has helped us far exceed sales expectations for our specialty licence plates, generating …
Government cracking down on hidden ownership of real estate
The B.C. government is taking steps to end the hidden ownership of real estate to make sure people are paying their share of taxes, as part of its 30-Point Plan for Housing Affordability. “British Columbia has developed a reputation as …
Eric Hamber students to get new, safer school
Secondary school students in the South Cambie neighbourhood can look forward to learning in a new, seismically safer school. “Vancouver students and their families have been waiting for schools that will be safe in the event of an earthquake,” said Rob Fleming, …
Sales of BC Parks licence plates support outdoor education
To get more students out of the classroom and into the great outdoors, BC Parks is contributing $30,000 from the sales of specialty licence plates to the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation’s (HCTF) GO Grants Program. “By supporting the GO Grants …
Province opens the door to housing investment on reserves
British Columbia will become the first province in Canada to invest provincial housing funds into on-reserve housing. “Everyone in British Columbia deserves a good home, including people who live on-reserve,” said Premier John Horgan. “That’s why we’re opening the door …
Public consultation begins on revitalizing B.C.’s environmental assessment process
From now until July 30, 2018, British Columbians have an opportunity to shape the future of how major projects are assessed in B.C., by providing feedback on recommended changes to B.C.’s environmental assessment (EA) process. The proposed changes are summarized …
Government expanding coverage for insulin pumps, eliminating age restriction
The provincial government is expanding insulin pump coverage, so any British Columbian requiring one to manage diabetes will have access under PharmaCare, announced Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “For many individuals diagnosed with diabetes, insulin pumps can have a positive …
BC Parks unveils its first universally accessible playground
Accessing a northern British Columbia playground just got easier for people with disabilities, with the installation of BC Parks’ first universally accessible playground at Purden Lake Provincial Park. “I am delighted by the new opportunities this playground will provide families …
Applications for universal child care pilots now being accepted
Are you a child care provider who believes in the long-term vision of the Childcare BC plan to create affordable child care? Do you want to be a partner in the Province’s move towards a universal system that will make …