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 …
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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 …
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 …
New funding supports farmers, takes action on climate resiliency
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 …
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 …