As of June 1, 2022, B.C.’s lowest paid workers will get a pay boost as the minimum wage increases from $15.20 to $15.65 per hour, which is the highest of any province. This increase is part of a commitment made …
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Province increasing supports for people with serious mental illnesses
British Columbians living with serious and persistent mental illnesses will soon have access to more supports as the Province invests in services to help them and their families thrive. The Government of B.C. has invested $5 million in the British …
Grants promote public safety, support domestic abuse survivors
Communities throughout British Columbia will benefit from grants to prevent domestic violence, assist people experiencing gender-based violence and support Indigenous people recovering from trauma. In total, 121 projects are receiving $4.3 million in one-time grants through the Civil Forfeiture Crime …
Province bolsters support for live music events
Province is supporting the recovery of B.C. ‘s live music sector with a $2.5- million boost to the Amplify BC program. As we emerge from the pandemic, our government recognizes that it is essential to strengthen B.C. ‘s music …
Investing in stronger surgical care
People needing surgery at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) will have increased access to care as the provincial government has approved the business plan for the second phase of expansion, adding 13 new operating rooms (ORs) and 39 new perioperative patient …
Pandemic relief funds help libraries adapt to changing needs
People will see improvements at their local public libraries, including expanded digital collections, upgraded, barrier-free spaces, enhanced programming, improved air circulation and 24-hour access to the internet. This is due to a one-time investment of $8 million in COVID-19 relief …
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
May 17, is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. We come together to recognize this day because homophobia, transphobia and biphobia have no place in our province nor our society. All of us have a role to play …
Enhancing spaces for arts and culture organizations
B.C.’s arts and culture community will benefit from $4 million in grants through the BC Arts Council’s Arts Infrastructure Program. This funding will support improvements to spaces and facilities for 84 arts and cultural organizations. “The Arts Infrastructure Program is …
Building supports to welcome Ukrainians
People in our community, and across BC, are welcoming and always ready to pitch in for those in need. It’s who we are. Over the last two years, we’ve seen the power of people coming together to support each other …
Protecting renters by preventing illegal renovictions
Residential tenancy changes that will prevent renovictions and provide renters with more security and protection come into effect on Thursday, July 1, 2021. These changes address the Rental Housing Task Force’s number one recommendation – to stop renovictions by shifting responsibility …