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West Vancouver seniors' housing under redevelopment: Seniors in West Vancouver are one step closer to more new affordable housing in their community after a groundbreaking for the $44.8-million redevelopment of Kiwanis Garden Village. read more; Families Health Saturday, May 12, 2012 3:30 PM
Over half a million raised in 2012 Dry Grad campaign: A total of $540,692 has been donated by BC Liquor Stores' customers to support high schools throughout the province that are planning alcohol-free graduation events. read more; Economy Education Families Saturday, May 12, 2012 1:00 PM
Supportive housing for women & children opens in Abbotsford: Single women and women with children who were at risk of homelessness now have a new place to call home at Christine Lamb Residence, a new 41-unit supportive housing development in Abbotsford. read more; Families Friday, May 11, 2012 12:02 PM
Mines Act permit issued for Red Chris Mine: The Red Chris Development Corporation today was issued a Mines Act permit for its Red Chris copper and gold mine which is located 80 km south of Dease Lake in northern British Columbia announced Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy and Mines. read more; Economy Families Friday, May 4, 2012 4:10 PM
Supportive housing for women and children opens in Surrey: Single mothers and their children who were at risk of homelessness have moved into their new home at YWCA Alder Gardens, a new 36-unit supportive housing development in Surrey. read more; Families Health Friday, May 4, 2012 2:15 PM
Caterers to be licensed to serve alcohol: B.C. is making it possible for caterers to obtain a liquor licence, enabling catering companies to fully meet the food and beverage needs of their clients. read more; Economy Tuesday, May 1, 2012 2:45 PM
Modernizing B.C.’s liquor distribution system: The Province has approached the private sector with the opportunity to provide a more modernized and cost-effective way to warehouse and distribute liquor in British Columbia. read more; Economy Monday, April 30, 2012 11:15 AM
Province invests $20 million toward Autism Centre: With a $20-million, one-time contribution toward capital costs, the Province is helping the Pacific Autism Family Centre achieve its goal to be a centre of excellence and a valued resource for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. read more; Families Health Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:30 AM
New BC Housing board appointed: The Minister of Energy and Mines and Responsible for Housing, Rich Coleman, today appointed five members to the BC Housing Management Commission Board. read more; Economy Families Friday, April 27, 2012 1:30 PM
New supportive housing opens in Vancouver: The governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners, officially opened Pacific Coast Apartments today, a new 96-unit supportive housing development for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Vancouver. read more; Economy Families Health Friday, April 27, 2012 10:00 AM
Over $400,000 for April petroleum and natural gas sale: The April 2012 petroleum and natural gas sale resulted in $414,000 in bonus bids, bringing the calendar year total to $81.1 million. read more; Thursday, April 26, 2012 3:00 PM
B.C. finalizes amendments for mineral exploration: A Mineral Tenure Act regulation (MTAR) has been finalized to promote the exploration and development of mineral resources in British Columbia. read more; Sunday, April 22, 2012 6:36 PM
Housing transferred to Aboriginal provider: The Province, in partnership with the Aboriginal Housing Management Association, has transferred ownership and management of 75 properties for Aboriginal families on Vancouver Island to M'akola Housing Society. read more; Families Multiculturalism Wednesday, April 18, 2012 10:15 AM
New recovery beds for women in Maple Ridge: Women who are recovering from addiction have access to 17 new recovery beds in Maple Ridge with today's opening of a new addition to Hannah House. read more; Families Wednesday, April 11, 2012 1:20 PM
Movie theatres now eligible for liquor licences: Movie theatres and live-event theatres in B.C. can now apply for a licence to serve alcohol during the screening of a film, announced Minister Rich Coleman. read more; Families Wednesday, April 11, 2012 11:00 AM
New supportive housing and youth centre underway: Construction has begun for a new supportive housing project at 1134 Burrard St. to provide 141 apartments for adults and youth who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and a new youth centre that will provide supports for youth living onsite and in the community. read more; Families Wednesday, April 11, 2012 1:10 AM
Province provides additional funds for Chilliwack homeless: A valuable resource for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Chilliwack today received another funding boost from the Province of British Columbia. read more; Families Tuesday, April 10, 2012 12:10 PM
Societies selected for new affordable housing project: Five non-profit housing societies have been selected to develop new affordable housing in downtown Richmond that is being built through a partnership between the Province and the City. read more; Economy Families Tuesday, April 3, 2012 3:00 PM
$24-million March petroleum and natural gas sale: The March 2012 petroleum and natural gas sale resulted in $24.3 million in bonus bids, ending the fiscal year total at $286.6 million. read more; Thursday, March 29, 2012 11:04 AM
Energy and Water Efficiency Act introduced: The Province today introduced Bill 32, the Energy and Water Efficiency Act, to help reduce consumers' energy bills and lower operating costs for B.C. businesses. read more; Economy Environment Wednesday, March 28, 2012 1:45 PM