2,400 Rental Homes Coming in BC! 🏠

Dear <<First Name>>,

Since forming government, New Democrats have worked relentlessly to tackle the affordability crisis. For too long, people have suffered from the years of neglect by the previous BC Liberal government. People in our province continue to struggle to find affordable homes. We are making progress, but there is more to do.

I'm so excited to share that we recently took another huge step in the right direction. Our government announced that more than 2,400 new affordable rental homes will be built for people with moderate and low incomes throughout the province.

We also know that Indigenous peoples face unique housing barriers. That’s why more than 1,000 of these new homes will be for Indigenous individuals, families and Elders. These projects will be Indigenous-led to ensure they meet the unique needs of each community. Prioritizing these solutions for communities is part of our commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

These new units are some of the nearly 30,000 affordable homes now complete or underway in every corner of the province, building on the significant momentum as we continue to address the housing crisis. There’s much more to do, but we’re committed to doing the work to make life better and more affordable for all British Columbians. For more information, please visit workingforyou.gov.bc.ca.

BC Recovery Benefit Program

Have you applied for the BC Recovery Benefit Program yet? The BC Recovery Benefit is a one-time direct deposit payment for eligible families, single parents or individuals. Benefit eligibility is based on net income from your 2019 tax return.

Applications close soon! You have until June 30, 2021 to apply. We are not able to accept late applications. Apply now: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/economic-recovery/benefit

Neighbourhood-based First Dose Vaccine Clinics

If you have not received your first dose of the vaccine, here is your opportunity right in your neighbourhood! Show up at the clinic to get an appointment on the same day. No booking is required. Proof of residence is required.

Clinic staff will confirm ID to ensure vaccine priority is given to people living in the neighbourhood. To avoid long waits for people, neighbourhood residents arriving each day will receive wristbands from organizers and a same day appointment. Staff will also be available to help people register and book appointments at other clinics if needed.

Book with one of the neighbourhood clinics near you in Burnaby at https://www.fraserhealth.ca/registration#.YL_mW_lKhPZ or by calling 1-833-838-2323.

Monday, June 14
Alan Emmott Centre
6650 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
10:00am – 5:00pm

Tuesday, June 15
Alan Emmott Centre
6650 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby
10:00am – 5:00pm

Wednesday, June 23
Confederation Seniors Centre
4585 Albert Street, Burnaby
10:00am – 5:00pm

Families benefiting from B.C.’s fastest creation of child care spaces

More families than ever are benefiting from better access to quality, affordable child care, thanks to the fastest creation of child care spaces in B.C.'s history.

The Province has exceeded its original three-year goal and has funded nearly 26,000 new licensed child care spaces since the 10-year Childcare BC plan was launched in 2018. Nearly 70% of these spaces are expected to be open for families within the next year.

In addition to creating more licensed spaces, the Province is making new investments to provide $10-a-day child care for twice as many families and to double the wage enhancement to $4 an hour for more than 11,000 early childhood educators. At the same time, tens of thousands of families are saving up to $1,600 a month per child through the government's affordability measures.

You can find more information here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021CFD0053-001063

More funding to support sexual assault survivors

The Ending Violence Association of BC (EVA BC) is receiving an additional $10 million to assist more community-based sexual assault response service programs throughout the Province.

Sexual assault and other forms of gender-based violence have devastating impacts on survivors, and that's why government is committed to prioritizing services and supports for those impacted.

In March 2020, government provided EVA BC with $10 million to establish and administer a multi-year Emergency Sexual Assault Services grant program to support the delivery of co-ordinated, community-based emergency sexual assault response services in regions throughout B.C. This meant 23 organizations throughout the province received funding to support the delivery of trauma-informed and culturally appropriate response services for survivors of sexual assault.

In recognition of the substantial need for locally relevant and culturally safe supports for survivors in Indigenous communities in B.C., approximately half of the grant funding was allocated to an Indigenous services stream led by Indigenous leaders. The other half was allocated to a general services stream.

This additional $10 million will double the support and allow EVA BC to provide funding to additional programs from among a pool of already adjudicated, strong applications that were not funded under the grant program when it first launched.

You can find more information here: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021PSSG0045-001030

I'm here for you

As always, if you have questions or need any assistance with provincial COVID-19 supports, please reach out. Thank you for trusting me to support you again as your MLA for Burnaby-Deer Lake. For constituency-related questions, you can reach me at (604) 775-0565 or Anne.Kang.MLA@leg.bc.ca. For all inquiries about my capacity as Minister of Advanced Education and Skills Training, please email AEST.minister@gov.bc.ca.

Sincerely,

Anne Kang, MLA
Burnaby-Deer Lake

The Importance of Sleep Care Mental Health Workshop

We spend 1/3 of our lives sleeping, yet we do not think about the importance of our sleep nearly enough. Join us in this important Mental Health Workshop about your sleep care. Our sleep expert, Dr. Wayne Lai, will give us tips for better sleep and wellbeing.

Register at: bit.ly/MLAsleepcare

ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge

I'm excited to announce that the City of Burnaby will be participating in the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge from June 1 – 30, as we strive to be named Canada’s Most Active Community.

We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought many challenges and many of us have had to adjust to cancelled or virtual programming. Now more than ever, it’s important to find ways to connect with our friends, family and community and the Community Better Challenge can help us do so, safely!

Helping to strengthen communities through physical activity and sport, the Community Better Challenge is awarding $100,000 to the community who rallies the most participants, community organizations and accumulates the most active minutes during the challenge.

To participate, download the free ParticipACTION app so you can track and contribute to City of Burnaby’s total active minutes. Every move counts! Physical activity can break down walls and act as a building block to grow stronger communities by boosting the confidence and happiness of individuals. City of Burnaby is excited to Community Better together.

We encourage families of the City of Burnaby to attend and support our Community Better events. There is no cost to attend. Pre-registration is required. Please register online at burnaby.ca/webreg or by phoning any City of Burnaby recreation facility. Spaces are limited. Events will be held rain or shine.

ACTIVE FAMILY GAMES NIGHT

June 15 th at Edmonds Park 4:30-6:00pm (barcode 619861) or 6:15-7:45pm (barcode 619862)
June 17 th at Charles Rummel Park 4:30-6:00pm (barcode 619865) or 6:15-7:45pm (barcode 619863)

For more information, please contact Amanda Robertson at 604-220-9629 or
amanda.robertson@burnaby.ca

Summer Youth Programs

Youth looking for fun activities to do this summertime? With safety being a priority, find programs that are a match for you. These diverse and exciting programs are offered by Bonsor Recreation Complex, Burnaby Village Museum, C.G. Brown Memorial Pool, Edmonds Community Centre, Eileen Dailly Pool, Outdoor Recreation, and Shadbolt Centre for the Arts.

Registration Start Dates:

May 31 at 9am – Registration for Burnaby residents

June 3 – General registration (not residents of Burnaby)

Websites to registration links, contacts, programs, details, and further information:

https://www.burnaby.ca/About-Burnaby/News-and-Media/Newsroom/Burnaby-Residents-Offered-Priority-Registration-for-Summer-Programs_s2_p7662.html

https://www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do.html

https://www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/Be-Active-Programs/Programs-for-Everyone/Youth.html

https://www.burnaby.ca/Things-To-Do/Arts-and-Heritage/Shadbolt-Centre-for-the-Arts/Arts-Programs.html

Bonsor Recreation Complex

Program:

Dungeons & Dragons (Teen)

Fantasy Art

Guitar/Drums Combo (Teen)

Instrument Sampler (Teen)

K-Pop – BlackPink Series (Teen)

K-Pop – BTS Series (Teen)

Swim – Bronze Cross

Burnaby Village Museum

Program:

Blacksmithing – Basic

C.G. Brown Memorial Pool

Program:

Swim – Bronze Cross

Swim – Bronze Medallion

Swim – Canadian Swim Patrol

Swim – National Lifeguard Pre-Cert / Re-Cert

Swim – Teen Stroke Improvement & Fitness

Edmonds Community Centre

Program:

Swim – Bronze Cross

Swim – CPR C Re-Cert

Swim – Teen Stroke Improvement & Fitness

Eileen Dailly Pool

Program:

Swim – Bronze Cross

Swim – Bronze Medallion

Swim – Teen Stroke Improvement & Fitness

Outdoor Recreation

Program:

Heighten Your Hiking Skills

Kayaking Birthday Party

Outdoor Photography: Smartphone Workshop (12-16yrs)

Pump It Up: Intro to Biking

Youth Canoeing

Youth Kayaking

Shadbolt Centre for the Arts

Program:

Character Design Fundamentals

Fashion Design & Illustration Fundamentals

Story: A Fiction Intensive for Youth

Summer Ballet Repertoire

Summer Dance Intensive (13-16yrs)

Summer Teen Drawing Intensive

Teen Summer Artist’s Studio

Tie Dye & Shibori Fabric Dyeing

Letters to the MLA from our youth

Have thoughts you would like to share with the MLA? We'd love to hear them! We welcome submissions from all youth of Burnaby-Deer Lake. Email us at anne.kang.mla@leg.bc.ca with your letter to the MLA.

No submissions this week.

COVID-19 updates from the BC Centre for Disease Control

There is a total of 1,910 active cases in British Columbia as of June 10, 2021. A total of 142,314 people who tested positive have recovered.

Fraser Health Authority, which includes the City of Burnaby, has a total of 85,016 confirmed cases, of which 888 are active.

As of today, there are more than 2,825,595 completed tests. Our province has adjusted testing to 538,870 people per 1,000,000.

Total vaccine doses administered in B.C. is 3,823,103.

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 the BC Recovery Benefit, visit gov.bc.ca/recoverybenefit or call 1-833-882-0020
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.  

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