Jennifer Rice

The Province is providing an additional $2 billion in development financing through B.C.'s HousingHub to finance the construction of thousands of new homes for middle-income families. This additional $2 billion will allow HousingHub, a division of BC Housing, to encourage developers and community groups to build new homes for middle-income households by providing loans with lower interest rates than would be otherwise available. In return, developers commit to pass these cons...truction-cost savings through to the tenants and prospective homeowners in the form of more affordable rents and homeownership opportunities. These loans are repaid once construction is complete, allowing HousingHub to reinvest in additional housing, continuing to increase the number of homes built for middle-income households over the 10-year lifespan of the program. See more

Trigger warning // Residential Schools Tearing down the former residential school in the northern BC community of Lower Post is a significant step towards healing and reconciliation. New funding and partnerships will help build a Kaska-designed multi-purpose cultural centre a place of learning, hope and well-being. There's a lot more to do to rebuild from our colonial past. We're committed to doing the work. Learn more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/24247

Woohoo Prince Rupert! The monumental efforts of our health care professionals, volunteers and community members are paying off! I am so grateful to all of you. "Two weeks removed from the 85% of adults getting a vaccine shot, the community 's weekly total of new cases is down 77% from its peak." https://twitter.com/j_mcelroy/status/1382494069507575811

Wishing a Happy Vaisakhi to our friends in the Sikh community. We join you in marking the new Spring, and hope your celebrations are safe and joyous. Vaisakhi Diyan Lakh Lakh Vadhaiyan!

Do you enjoy working with people, especially the elderly? Acropolis Manor is hiring Activity Aides and resident visitors to help meet resident's social, emotional and recreational needs.

Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, provide an update on COVID-19 in BC. Friday, February 12th, 2021.

To all those celebrating Lunar New Year, I wish you a year of good health, in body and mind. Kung Hei Fat Choi! Gong Xi Fa Cai! Saehae bok mani badeuseyo! Chúc mng nm mi!

Congratulations to Sir Alexander Mackenzie School in Hagensborg and Bella Bella Community School for being 2 of 11 schools selected in the province to participate in the Active School Travel Pilot Program! The Active School Travel Pilot Program will provide $400,000 over two years to the BC Healthy Communities Society to deliver the program. The program will provide funding, information and resources to support activities, such as: - regular events and incentives to increase ...regular walking and biking to school; - assessments, e.g., mapping the best route to school; - skill-building opportunities for students and parents; - expansion of the School Streets project to reduce traffic volume around schools; - incentive programs; - loaner bikes, scooters and skateboards for students; and - amenities and infrastructure improvements, including bike racks and improved signage. The outcomes of this pilot project will inform future initiatives to increase walking and cycling to school for students and their families. https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021TRAN0014-000243 See more

It's Moose Hide Campaign Day in BC. I am proud to be wearing my Moose Hide pin as a sign of my commitment to end gender-based violence. Find out more about the Campaign here: moosehidecampaign.ca