September 07, 2022 (Translations: French, Traditional Chinese繁體中文, Simplified Chinese简体中文, Tagalog, read HERE ) Millions of British Columbians will benefit from new measures to help people with the high cost of living caused by global inflation. “Everyone is feeling the squeeze …
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BC encourages parents to register children under 5 for COVID-19 vaccine
July 14, 2022 (Translations: French, Traditional Chinese繁體中文, Punjabi, read HERE ) Approximately 208,000 eligible infants and children in British Columbia between six months and four years of age will soon be able to receive vaccine protection against COVID-19. Following Health …
BC’s response to COVID-19 AND Immunization Plan AND Rapid Test Kit
Get your rapid antigen testing kit Rapid antigen testing kits are free for EVERYONE. A pharmacy should never ask you to pay for a kit. Visit your local pharmacy and ask for your testing kit. Anyone can ask for a kit. You …
BC takes steps to protect supply of specialized infant formulas
June 17, 2022 To protect the supply of specialized infant formulas, the Ministry of Health has issued guidelines to pharmacies asking them to keep these formulas behind the counter. This will help preserve supply during the temporary countrywide shortage of …
The Cabinet and parliamentary secretaries
The cabinet and parliamentary secretaries are as follows: Premier: John Horgan Advanced Education, Skills and Training: Anne Kang Parliamentary Secretary for Skills Training: Andrew Mercier Agriculture and Food: Lana Popham Attorney General (and Minister Responsible For Housing): David Eby Parliamentary Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives: …
Budget 2022 moves us forward together to build a StrongerBC
February 22, 2022 (Translations: French, Traditional Chinese繁體中文, Simplified Chinese簡體中文, Punjabi, read HERE ) Budget 2022 reflects the choices government is making that are needed to build a stronger B.C. and make life better for people, by investing in B.C.’s economic, …
Service BC – Programs and Services
For Service BC – Programs and Services, visit HERE To add your voice to the Government of British Columbia’s citizen engagement activities, visit HERE ======================================================================== February 01, 2021 (Service BC welcome Health Insurance BC to provincial contact centre) As part of …
Maximum Rent increase at 1.5% for 2022, Home Owner Grant information and Residential Tenancy Matters
B.C.’s maximum allowable rent increase amount for 2022 is being set at 1.5%, based on inflation. (September 08, 2021 If landlords choose to increase rent, they must provide a full three months’ notice to tenants using the correct notice of …
Minimum wage $15.65/hour, 5 days paid sick leave and Rules protect young workers
On June 1, 2022, B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay boost, with the general minimum wage increasing to $15.65 an hour. For more details, read HERE Learn more (May 31, 2021): Minimum Wages increase to $15.65/hour (Translations: Traditional Chinese …
Construction begins on redeveloped Burnaby Hospital
May 30, 2022 People in one of the fastest-growing communities in B.C. are one step closer to expanded patient care as construction begins on the redevelopment of Burnaby Hospital. “Everybody deserves access to quality public health care that’s delivered close to …