-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 →
–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 →
–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 →
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 →
–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 →
–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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
