Be prepared for high temperatures
This week Environment and Climate Change Canada issued heat warnings for multiple areas in B.C. due to rising temperatures. We encourage everyone to plan and prepare for high temperatures. Here are some steps you can take:
- Find information about heat warnings and cooling centres in your region: Emergency Info BC
- Please note that your municipality, regional district or First Nation will have the most up-to-date information.
- Know the warning signs of heat-related illness. If you or someone you know experiences any of these symptoms during extreme heat, take immediate steps to cool down and seek emergency care. Learn more: preparedbc.ca/extremeheat
- Create a heat plan to keep safe. A heat plan should identify cool zones inside and outside of homes (such as community centres and libraries), ways to cool down (such as taking cool baths or showers and drinking plenty of water) and identify vulnerable family members and neighbours who are susceptible to heat and who should be checked on.
Making it easier for evacuees to receive support
Last year’s extreme weather events made it clear how important it is to be prepared for a potential crisis. One day you may need to evacuate due to an emergency, whether it's a flood, fire or earthquake. This week, we announced that we are making it easier to receive evacuee financial support – because the last thing you need in an emergency is more paperwork. You can now pre-register to receive financial support by e-transfer, so when you need it and are eligible to receive it; you can get it quickly and easily. Here’s how:
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B.C.'s largest coastline cleanup sets new targets
British Columbians care deeply about protecting our marine ecosystems. Through our Clean Coast, Clean Waters initiative, we’re funding new projects in partnership with coastal communities and Indigenous Peoples that will clean as much as 1,000 kilometres of B.C.’s coastline, remove as many as 30 derelict vessels and support local jobs.
Clean Coast Clean Waters is an important part of the CleanBC Plastics Action Plan and its goal to reduce plastic pollution.
For more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022ENV0049-001189
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Turning the page on adult literacy with increased funding
Literacy should never be a barrier for people, and our government values supporting people's success. We’re increasing funding to the Community Adult Literacy Program by $500,000 and investing a total of $3.5 million annually.
This funding will help people throughout the province gain essential literacy and numeracy skills that will give them more confidence in reading, writing, math and computer use.
For more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022AEST0045-001086
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Supporting co-ops will deliver more services to British Columbians.
A new investment of $2 million will support the development and growth of B.C.’s co-operative businesses while expanding services for people who use them. These funds will improve existing support infrastructure and identify co-op development opportunities for Indigenous communities, newcomers, marginalized groups, and rural communities.
“Co-operatives are driven by values that support a robust and equitable economy and thriving communities. This funding will empower more co-operatives to work collaboratively for British Columbians,” said Niki Sharma, Parliamentary Secretary for Community Development and Non-Profits.
For more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022SDPR0047-001152
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New culturally informed mental-wellness supports will help Indigenous families.
Everyone deserves to have access to the mental health support they need. Indigenous families with children three to 12 experiencing big worries and fears will access free, culturally grounded wellness practices through a virtual parent and caregiver coaching program.
The program, designed for Indigenous people, will support children with big worries and their families across B.C. by integrating wellness and cultural practices.
For more information: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022MMHA0045-001164
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I'm here for you
As always, if you have any questions or concerns about any provincial issue, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We are here to help you.
My office can be reached at (604) 775-0565 or Anne.Kang.MLA@leg.bc.ca.
Sincerely,
Anne Kang, MLA
Burnaby-Deer Lake
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COVID-19 updates from the BC Centre for Disease Control
Total vaccine doses administered in B.C. are 12,206,980.
There are currently 921 new cases this week in British Columbia as of July 29, 2022. There is a total of 378,291 cases in British Columbia.
As of this week, there have been more than 13,206 new tests. Our province has adjusted testing to 1,237 people per 100,000.
For more information, please visit BCCDC's website
COVID Resources
For medical info, visit covid-19.bccdc.ca or call 811
For vaccination info, visit gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated
For financial supports for people and businesses, visit this page.
For PHO orders and guidance, visit this page.
For seniors looking for additional support, or for those looking to support seniors, call 211 or visit bc211.ca
For virtual mental health resources, click here.
For Mental Health Resources for Educators, Parents and Youth, click here.
Burnaby Family Doctor Resources
To find a family doctor, click here
To find a clinic, click here.
For non-emergency health information and advice, click here.
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