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Clark government votes ‘NO’ to taking big money out of politics

Sooke PocketNews Posted on April 13, 2016 by Britt SantowskiApril 13, 2016

-BC NDP Caucus New Democrat Leader John Horgan introduced the Campaign Finance Reform Act on April 6, a bill which would ban corporate and union donations as well as limit the amount of personal donations to a political party. In … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged BC Government

What’s your reason to make a will?

Sooke PocketNews Posted on April 13, 2016 by Britt SantowskiApril 13, 2016

–BC Government Make a Will Week 2016 is a reminder that it is easier than you think to provide for the people, charities and organizations you care about. There are a many reasons to make a will, and now it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged BC Government

BC Arts Council’s scholarship program opens

Sooke PocketNews Posted on April 13, 2016 by Britt SantowskiOctober 11, 2019

–BC Government Applications for BC Arts Council scholarships are now available to British Columbians attending a full-time arts degree or diploma program this fall, as well as to B.C. students in pre-professional half-day dance programs in combination with their high … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged BC Government, scholarship

Child Care Subsidy fix to support more families

Sooke PocketNews Posted on March 30, 2016 by Britt SantowskiDecember 30, 2017

Child support payments will no longer impact eligibility for parents already receiving or applying for child care subsidies, starting April 1, 2016, putting money back in the pockets of the families that need it most. These changes will have an … Continue reading →

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Reality Check: Christy Clark’s economic model makes families earn less and pay much, much more

Sooke PocketNews Posted on February 4, 2016 by Britt SantowskiFebruary 20, 2016

–BC NDP media release “Christy Clark has increased fees and taxes by over $1,000 for the average family. Since she became premier, B.C. has had the worst wage growth in the country and the highest levels of household debt,” said … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | Tagged BC Government, MSP, NDP

Good to Know: Making an informed choice when it comes to post-secondary education

Sooke PocketNews Posted on February 4, 2016 by Britt SantowskiFebruary 7, 2020

–BC Government media release Ever wonder what former post-secondary students are doing a couple of years after graduating? Are they employed? Did they go back to school? Were they satisfied with their education? Whether considering a degree, diploma or certificate, … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged BC Government, education, good to know

BC & BMO partner to help grow savings with a $1,200 education grant

Sooke PocketNews Posted on February 4, 2016 by Britt SantowskiDecember 21, 2016

Starting today parents and grandparents have a new place to apply for the $1,200 B.C. Training and Education Savings Grant that makes post-secondary and skills training more accessible. Minister of Education Mike Bernier and BMO senior vice-president and regional head … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged bank, BC Government

Consider giving the gift of life by becoming an organ donor

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 26, 2015 by Britt SantowskiAugust 8, 2017

As families and friends gather together this holiday season, the B.C. government is encouraging everyone to take the simple step of registering their decision to become an organ donor, because there is no gift more precious than the gift of … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged BC Government, organ donor

B.C. joins international alliance for zero-emission vehicles

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 11, 2015 by Britt SantowskiMay 18, 2018

British Columbia has become the 14th jurisdiction to sign on to the International Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Alliance. Environment Minister Mary Polak made the announcement on December 10 at the 2015 climate conference underway in Paris, France. Members of the alliance will … Continue reading →

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BC Government contributes to incoming refugees

Sooke PocketNews Posted on December 3, 2015 by Britt SantowskiAugust 8, 2017

The following was released yesterday by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training. Please also note that there is a Sooke’s initiative to privately sponsor a family. There may be support for private sponsors. Province takes next step to ready … Continue reading →

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