The Province will hire approximately 500 additional health professionals to increase contact tracing around British Columbia, helping keep communities safe as it continues its COVID-19 restart plan. “We want to make sure people are kept safe in any COVID-19 outbreak, …
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Community Care – COVID 19
August 04, 2020 By working together and supporting each other, we are confident we will get through this; let us be kind and gentle to one another. There is no place for racism and xenophobia in our communities. We know that social …
Vancouver, North Vancouver getting new child care spaces
Families in the Lower Mainland will soon have access to more than 140 new licensed child care spaces as part of the Province’s ongoing commitment to increase child care through the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. “I’m proud that our government’s …
Investments mean safer visits at long-term care, seniors’ facilities
The Province is investing in a suite of initiatives to protect long-term care and seniors’ assisted-living residents from COVID-19, as facilities begin allowing visitors. “British Columbians flattened the curve through individual actions and a commitment to look out for each …
Renfrew-Collingwood Anti-Racism Community Care
June 08, 2020 Anti-Racism Community Care Living in these unprecedented times has brought about a certain level of fear and uncertainty for everyone. However, if there is one thing I am certain about, it is that we cannot waver in …
Thyme for new round of farmers market program funding
To help more lower-income British Columbians, people expecting children and seniors gain access to healthy, locally grown food, the Province has provided approximately $1.88 million in funding to the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. The funds were provided to the BC Association …
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 …
Make immunization reporting part of the back-to-school routine
While parents and guardians are making preparations to ensure their kids have another successful year at school with pens, books and binders, they are reminded to keep in mind the importance of immunization for their children. Following this year’s global measles …
New supports help seniors stay connected to their communities
Renfrew-Collingwood (Better at Home) Seniors Shuttle. Click here for more information. Through Collingwood Neighbourhood House- 5288 Joyce St. Vancouver For seniors (55+) living in Renfrew-Collingwood. Seniors Shuttle service offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00a.m. – 3p.m. Rates are based on …
More choice, a stronger voice help seniors make long-term care decisions
The Ministry of Health is changing how people access long-term care to make the process more client-centred, consistent and fair and to ensure seniors have greater choice in where they live. Effective July 15, 2019, seniors and their families will …