Annual nominations for the honorary designation of Queen’s Counsel will be accepted until July 15, 2022. The QC designation recognizes lawyers in B.C. for distinctive merit and exceptional contributions to the legal profession. For more information about the nomination process …
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ChildCareBC’s New Spaces Fund open for new applications
We know that the pandemic has made accessing and providing community services, programs, and activities more difficult for British Columbians. We’re supporting people and communities in B.C. by providing funding to not-for-profit services and programs through the Community Gaming Grants program. …
B.C. is first province in Canada to decriminalize drugs
We know that substance use is a public health matter – not a criminal justice one. This week, Minister for Mental Health and Addictions, Shelia Malcolmson, announced that Health Canada has approved British Columbia’s application to decriminalize people who use …
West 10th (Point Grey Village) former Safeway site Consultation!
4545 West 10th Ave (Former Safeway Space) Bentall Green Oak will be hosting an open house for the public to learn more about their redevelopment proposal for 4545 W 10th Avenue, Vancouver. The intent of the Open House is to introduce …
B.C. phone line prepared to support displaced Ukrainians
https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022PREM0018 B.C. phone line prepared to support displaced Ukrainians Friday, April 1, 2022 4:20 PM To ensure Ukrainians fleeing violence who are arriving in B.C. have access to the services they need, and to co-ordinate the generosity of British Columbians, …
April 5 public health update COVID-19
March 2022 Newsletter
Dear Neighbour, According to our family’s aging pandemic garden boxes, it’s officially spring – even if our crocuses (maybe?) are regretting sticking their heads out of the dirt too soon during the most recent cold snap. Our family is doing …
Canada welcomes over 200 Afghan refugees to Vancouver
On January 19, British Columbia welcomed over 200 Afghan refugees arriving at the Vancouver International Airport. In recognition of the severity of the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, we announced a $2-million Refugee Readiness Fund in November to help Afghan refugees feel …
B.C. campaign reminds post-secondary students about culture of consent
With the start of a new winter term, the government has relaunched its sexualized violence campaign, and reopening conversations about consensual sexual behaviour. The “…Is Not Yes” campaign raises awareness about preventing sexualized violence, consent and available supports for post-secondary students, …
Province strengthens mental health crisis lines
When you call for help, it’s important to know that someone is going to be there for you. We’re support the Crisis Line Enhancement Project with an additional $2.35 million in annual funding for crisis lines. This investment means crisis lines will …