Seniors in 100 Mile House and throughout the province will benefit as 27 communities receive grants of up to $20,000 to help create programs or tools that address the needs of their older residents.
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Dr. Kellie Leitch recently shared an update on the 2008 Reaching for the Top report at the Sandbox Conference.
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Federal investment in a new research study will lead to better understanding of the needs of Canadian families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in small cities.
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The Ministry of Children and Family Development and the Ministry of Health are strengthening supports for families affected by mental illness, substance abuse and domestic violence.
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On December 12th, your Keeping in Touch team attended the Poverty Reduction as a Prescription for Health webinar hosted by the BC Healthy Living Alliance. Click here to read a summary of the webinar and to access the slides.
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The B.C. government is providing a shorter, simpler application form for local organizations throughout the province re-applying for community gaming grants.
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More than 130 students, anti-bullying experts, and key stakeholders came together at Premier Christy Clark’s ERASE Bullying Summit to identify key priorities and actions that will help school, communities and individuals work together to combat bullying.
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Clinics are now open throughout the province, and eligible British Columbians are able to get immunized at a wide variety of locations.
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The Government of Canada is making it easier for internationally trained midwives to find meaningful work in their field.
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The Helping Families in Need Act was unanimously adopted at second reading and is moving forward to committee study.
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The Early Years Refugee Program designed to help refugee families with young children will receive approximately $5.75 million.
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The annual Click for Babies – Purple Caps Knit-In event helps to raise awareness about Shaken Baby Syndrome and how to prevent it.
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A mobile application that helps the public find local health services has been updated to include laboratory services.
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Government announcement highlights include BC families benefiting from KidSport funding; one-stop affordable justice for Island families; and the Ministry of Health's promotion of injury prevention awareness.
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Government announcement highlights include a new system to register births online; a fast-tracked school-startup supplement increase and funding to support community use of schools.
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Government Announcement highlights include a new Healthy Families BC website, BC Families leading the country in healthy lifestyles, and much more!
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