Strong Communities – Carole James

Province contributes toward a renewed Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

Sun, 17 Jun 2018 23:57:57 +0000

Visitors and residents can look forward to a bigger, better Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has announced that it will provide a $6-million one-time funding grant in support of the gallery’s $30-million renovation project. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2018TAC0047-001211

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Budget 2018 puts people first, makes life more affordable for British Columbians

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 22:46:30 +0000

Budget 2018 carves a new path to shared prosperity for everyone in our province with a made-in-BC child care plan, a comprehensive housing plan and record levels of capital investment in every corner of our province. https://workingforyou.gov.bc.ca

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Throne speech outlines a clear path to make life more affordable

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 22:46:13 +0000

British Columbians have made their priorities clear. People are frustrated after years of rising living costs and dwindling services, and they want our government to make life more affordable. That’s what is at the heart of the Throne Speech, and what will be front and centre in the budget. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2018PREM0020-000194

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Additional measures being developed to protect B.C.’s environment from spills

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 23:36:56 +0000

Our government knows heavy oil poses a huge risk to BC’s coast. That’s why Minister George Heyman has announced new measures to protect BC from spills. Learn more at news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2018ENV0003-000115

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We’re building a poverty reduction strategy, and you can help

Mon, 15 Jan 2018 22:54:47 +0000

Your feedback will help us understand what poverty looks like in communities across B.C., and how we can best take action to improve people’s lives. Please head to this website to make an online submission: https://engage.gov.bc.ca/bcpovertyreduction/

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New child care spaces will help families

Tue, 05 Dec 2017 22:58:30 +0000

We are speeding up the creation of new child-care spaces to address years of pent-up demand for child care. Our February budget will show our long-term commitment to building a system of accessible, affordable and quality child care for families across the province. Click here for more info

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