September 08, 2021 B.C.’s maximum allowable rent increase amount for 2022 is being set at 1.5%, based on inflation. If landlords choose to increase rent, they must provide a full three months’ notice to tenants using the correct notice of …
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April 19, 2022 (Translation: French, visit HERE) Francophone students and families in Burnaby are one step closer to having a permanent home with the purchase of a site for a future school in the Duthie-Union neighbourhood. “It is so important that families …
BC shifts to weekly COVID-19 data reporting
As British Columbia continues to take the next step in its COVID-19 response, the Province is transitioning from daily to weekly COVID-19 reporting. Beginning on Thursday, April 7, 2022, COVID-19 dashboards and reports issued by the British Columbia Centre for …
Statement on Green Shirt Day for organ donor awareness
April 07, 2022 Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement in recognition of Green Shirt Day, April 7, 2022: “Green Shirt Day for organ donor awareness highlights the need for registered organ and tissue donors, encouraging more …
More HOPE on the way for ALS patients
April 06, 2022 The Province is investing $2 million through the ALS Society of BC for the second phase of PROJECT HOPE to further support British Columbians living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).”It’s an honour to be this year’s recipient, and …
Province simplifying, strengthening paid sick leave
March 28, 2022 (Translations: French, Traditional Chinese繁體中文, Simplified Chinese簡體中文, Punjabi, Tagalog, read HERE ) Amendments to B.C.’s Employment Standards Act will strengthen paid sick leave legislation to protect workers and simplify the administrative process for businesses. Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, introduced …
Province-wide restrictions AND COVID-19 Provincial & Federal Benefits
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Transit free in BC for children 12 & under
August 09, 2021 (Translations: Traditional Chinese 繁體中文, Punjabi, read HERE) Public transit is now free for all children 12 and under in B.C., saving families money, increasing access to affordable transportation options and encouraging more people to use public transit. The …
BC Seniors’ Guide 12th Edition is available in 9 Languages
January 12, 2022 To access the BC Seniors’ Guide in all nine languages, visit: http://www.gov.bc.ca/seniorsguide (English, French, Chinese, Punjabi, Vietnamese, Korean, Farsi, Hindi and Tagalog) The enhanced 12th edition of the guide was published in July 2021 in seven languages: …
MSP premiums eliminated
January 01, 2020 The new year marks the end of Medical Services Plan (MSP) premiums, saving B.C. families up to $1,800 a year and individuals up to $900 a year. While MSP premiums are a thing of the past as …