Monthly rents are below market rate and range from $860 for a studio unit to as much as $1,569 for a three-bedroom unit. BC Housing, through its HousingHub program, allocated $2.7 million in Federal Bilateral BC Priorities Housing Initiative funding to the YWCA for the purchase. The YWCA’s Moiz and Nadia Place in Richmond represents […]
“The Section 119 agreement gives us the freedom and flexibility to enter the cannabis economy on a level playing field with the rest of the province and gives us the opportunity to be competitive and successful. …Read the full story
“Cannabis consumption space” is a term for a business or special event that provides cannabis for on-site sale and use. “We have heard from cannabis businesses that consumption spaces could provide an opportunity for the sector to become more economically viable and could better meet the interests of people who use cannabis,” said Mike Farnworth, […]
The amendments would enable the creation of a period to give people buying a home more time to consider their offers, ensure financing and obtain a home inspection, instead of feeling like they need to waive these conditions. “People need to have protection as they make one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives,” […]
A new interactive career transition tool is available in multiple languages at WorkBC.ca. “We’re working to break down barriers and expand affordable post-secondary and skills training opportunities, so that with the right supports, the people of British Columbia can benefit from the good jobs this report projects. B.C.’s workforce will be required to build new […]
Indigenous Cannabis Product program is an important step to ensure Indigenous business owners are part of this growth and the economic benefits,” said Selina Robinson, Minister of Finance. …Read the full story
To assist with recovery efforts, our government is providing them with opportunities to expand their business in new ways,” said Ravi Kahlon, B.C.’s Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation. Sajjan, federal Minister of International Development and Minister for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, said: “Supporting small businesses as they grow and expand […]
this past year, farmers’ markets give us a chance to directly support our local farmers, who, despite all the challenges, continue to deliver great food for us,” said Marie-Claude Bibeau, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. The new BC Farmers’ Market Expansion Program will support the expansion of farmers’ markets to accommodate more vendors and […]
