Multiculturalism grant funding will help local organizations fight systemic racism throughout the area. This year, priority was given to projects addressing anti-Indigenous, anti-Asian and anti-Black racism. “The rise we have seen in Anti-Asian hate since the beginning of the pandemic …
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Sustaining arts and culture organizations
Arts and culture organizations are getting an extra boost to help keep the sector resilient as B.C.’s economy works to recover from the pandemic. “I know how difficult this past year has been for artists, without being able to connect …
Canada, B.C. invest to refurbish West Coast Express
The safety and well-being of Canadians are top priorities of the governments of Canada and British Columbia. Investments in public transit during this extraordinary time help support regional economies and make communities more inclusive and resilient. The Honourable Catherine McKenna, …
Fraser Valley parents to benefit from new child care spaces
Families in the Fraser Valley will have access to almost 400 new licensed child care spaces as part of the Province’s ongoing commitment to increasing access to child care through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. “These new child-care spaces …
New funding for conservation, public safety boosts community programs
Non-profits are receiving more than $11 million from B.C.’s Community Gaming Grants to boost conservation and public safety programs that will benefit British Columbians around the province. “Our government is committed to supporting local organizations involved in a wide variety of …
New technology strengthens food security, safety
B.C. businesses are strengthening food security and food safety by adopting new traceability technology with funding from the governments of Canada and B.C. Traceability systems help build consumer confidence, making it possible to track the movement of food through production, …
New MRI suite open at Ridge Meadows Hospital
Patients in Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows and neighbouring communities are benefiting from increased access to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams and shorter wait times with the opening of the first-ever MRI suite for Ridge Meadows Hospital. The MRI suite began …
Public input invited on Highway 7 safety improvements
Safety improvements are being planned for Highway 7 between 266th Street and 287th Street east of Maple Ridge, and people are invited to comment on the proposed project until Feb. 19, 2021. Traffic congestion on Highway 7 between 266th Street …
Applications open for BC Parks Student Ranger Program
Young adults interested in working outdoors this summer and playing a key role in environmental stewardship can now apply for the BC Parks Student Ranger Program. The Student Ranger Program offers 48 young adults training and employment opportunities in B.C.’s …
Declarations start for third year of SVT
Residential property owners who own homes in communities where the speculation and vacancy tax (SVT) applies will soon receive their declaration packages in the mail, starting Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021. Owners can complete their declaration as soon as they receive …