CANADA, April 25 - Print British Columbia News https://news.gov.bc.ca/26654 Information Bulletin Victoria Monday, April 25, 2022 1:52 PM To improve consistency and best practices across registered professions, David Eby, Attorney General, has announced …
CANADA, April 22 - People experiencing or at risk of homelessness in North Cowichan will soon move into 52 new safe and secure homes as the community’s first supportive housing building opens. “I’m pleased to see these new homes open as I know they will …
CANADA, April 22 - From the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation: https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/media-newsroom/news-releases/2022/canada-supports-multi-use-housing-surrey Affordable housing is key to Canada’s pandemic recovery for communities across …
CANADA, April 21 - To better protect the rights of Indigenous Peoples and as a step toward implementation of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (Declaration Act), the Province, in collaboration with Indigenous Peoples, has developed a …
CANADA, April 20 - Construction is underway on 60 new supportive homes for men recovering from addiction and at risk of homelessness in Abbotsford. “This project is an example of how our government is working in partnership to make sure people in need have …
CANADA, April 20 - The Province, together with BC Housing and Atira Women’s Resource Society, is opening 70 permanent homes for people who lost their homes when a fire destroyed the Winters Hotel in Gastown. The new homes are located in the Tawow building …
CANADA, April 20 - Following a merit-based recruitment process, Paul Singh has been appointed for a three-year term as chair of the Mental Health Review Board, the independent tribunal established under the Mental Health Act. The review board conducts …
CANADA, April 20 - Twenty-seven new affordable and safe rental homes are available for single women and women with children in Richmond. Located at 6320 and 6328 No. 3 Rd., the studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom rental homes are part of the Paramount …
CANADA, April 19 - The Province has released five reports that capture key findings from the recent engagement on race-based data collection. These quotes highlight areas of concern and importance for engagement participants. BC Aboriginal Association of …
CANADA, April 12 - The Province, through BC Housing, and the City of Kamloops have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that formalizes their commitment to work together on future housing projects and shelters. “This agreement shows that the Province …
CANADA, April 8 - People in communities throughout B.C. will have improved access to resources to help them tackle discrimination and enhance the province’s diversity as 60 organizations receive support through the BC Multiculturalism Grants program. ” …
CANADA, April 8 - The Government of British Columbia is appointing two new Supreme Court of B.C. masters to support the judiciary with the resources needed to continue providing access to justice. The appointment of Scott Nielsen, who takes his seat in …
CANADA, April 7 - A new temporary shelter with 42 beds for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness is open in Penticton. “This new shelter replaces Penticton’s Victory shelter, which will be closing soon, and will ensure that all of its guests …
CANADA, April 6 - With the opening of Moira House shelter, people experiencing homelessness in Kamloops have access to 40 new year-round shelter beds. “This new shelter will provide a warm, safe place to help 40 people get inside and access the supports …
CANADA, April 6 - The Westwinds seniors housing development in Squamish is now open, providing 232 affordable rental homes for low-income seniors. Located at 38275 Third Ave., the five-storey building features a mix of one-bedroom and one-bedroom-plus-den …
CANADA, April 1 - Rachna Singh, Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives, has released the following statement to mark Sikh Heritage Month: “More than 100 years ago, the first gurdwara in our province opened its doors in Vancouver. Now British …
CANADA, April 1 - Starting Friday, April 1, 2022, employees at B.C.’s tribunals and certain agencies, boards and commissions will be protected by the Public Interest Disclosure Act (PIDA) as part of a phased expansion that will bring more public-sector …
CANADA, March 31 - The Province, through BC Housing, has purchased the former Polson Park Motel in Vernon to provide 29 permanent homes with supports for people at risk of or experiencing homelessness. “With this purchase, we are continuing to add to the …
CANADA, March 31 - The Province, through BC Housing, has purchased the North Shore Inn in Nelson to provide 30 homes with supports for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. “We know that helping vulnerable people stay connected to supportive …
CANADA, March 31 - The Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (Bill 17), 2022, was introduced in the legislative assembly on Thursday, March 31, 2022. If passed by the legislature, the amendments will affect the following provincial statutes: Insurance ( …
