Dear Community Members, Happy new year. While 2020 was difficult for all of us in B.C., we have reasons to be optimistic about the coming year. So far, over 40,000 people in the province have received a dose of the …
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July 30, 2020 News summary
Dear Community Member, The pandemic has been a challenging time for parents and kids in B.C. While adjusting to new routines, figuring out online learning, and missing out on some summer activities, our kids have been remarkably resilient. But as …
BC Government Police Act Reform
Statement from Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General: “Everyone deserves to be treated fairly in our province and we acknowledge that for many Black, Indigenous and other people of colour, that hasn’t always been the case. “Ensuring …
B.C. bans commercial landlords who forgo federal rent relief from evicting tenants
As quoted: Emergency order is meant to protect small businesses during COVID-19, finance minister says. Alex Migdal · CBC News · Posted: Jun 01, 2020 11:05 AM PT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago B.C. Finance Minister Carole James said she’s heard from small …
Prime minister agrees to Premier John Horgan’s push for national sick-pay program
Rob Shaw Publishing date: May 26, 2020 15 hours ago • 3 minute read MARTIN OUELLET-DIOTTE/AFP/GETTY IMAGES VICTORIA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau agreed Monday to launch a national sick-pay program, citing the persistent influence of B.C. Premier John Horgan who has been …
Summer camping in BC Parks
The 2020 summer camping season has arrived, giving people in B.C. more opportunities to get outside and connect with nature as most provincial campgrounds and recreation sites open June 1, along with more parks for day-use activities. To ensure British …
Updates: COVID-19 May 15, 2020
Dear VPG Community Members, As we begin a slow and careful recovery from COVID-19, B.C.’s Restart Plan will move into Phase 2 next week. We know a lot of people will have questions, including business owners who want to reopen …
Stay Kind, Stay Safe-speak out against anti-asian racism
For Immediate Release 2020TAC0021-000885 May 15, 2020 Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture STATEMENT Minister’s statement on hate crimes Translations available VICTORIA – Anne Kang, Minister of Citizens’ Services and responsible for Multiculturalism, has issued the following statement in response …
free Calendula seeds at 2909 W. Broadway–please observe social distancing while taking some!
B.C. aims to give restaurants a liquor discount, expedite patio approvals
As quoted, Vancouver Sun May 13, 2020: Rob Shaw Publishing date: 24 minutes ago • 3 minute read Attorney General David Eby says B.C. restaurants will soon get wholesale pricing, and expedited liquor approval for outdoor patios, as part of an aid package …