Hi <<First Name>>,
This past Tuesday was Mid-Autumn Festival, aka Moon Cake Festival! Chinese and Vietnamese friends in our communities celebrate this festival annually on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Lunar Calendar with a bright full moon at night. On this day, it is believed that the moon is at its brightest and fullest size, coinciding with harvest time in the middle of Autumn!
This festival is also about gathering and giving thanks. I am glad that I was able to have my family and friends coming together and celebrate and give thanks for harmonious unions. To my family to yours, happy mid-autumn festival!
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This week I want to let you know about two opportunities for you to have a say into the decisions made by your provincial government. You can participate in these virtual consultations from the comfort of your couch, chair, bed, or wherever you are reading this email.
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Consultations for Budget 2022 – Open until September 30
Do you ever wonder how the provincial government prepares the annual budget? Part of the process is collecting input, ideas, and suggestions from people across B.C. Right now, we are collecting input for the 2022 budget.
What services do you and your family count on the most? What local priorities in Burnaby Deer Lake could benefit from provincial support? We want to hear these things and more.
Go to bcleg.ca/FGSbudget and participate by filling out a survey or submitting your comments in writing or as video or audio files. The consultation period closes on September 30 at 5pm. The input we receive will be included in a report to the Legislative Assembly in November. |
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Permanent paid sick leave consultation phase two – Open until October 25
Did you know around 50% of our BC workers do not have access to paid sick leave? You should have to choose between your health and your pay cheque. This is why our government has committed to developing a permanent paid sick leave program so that everyone is able to stay home when they are sick.
Through August and early September, your fellow communities have shared on how paid sick days would help them. Based on the input shared by over 26,000 people, we prepared three different options for three, five, or ten days of paid leave. Now we are looking for your feedback on which option you would like to see implemented. Have your say!
Go to engage.gov.bc.ca/paidsickleave to read about the different options and take the survey to tell us what you think. You have until October 25 to participate, and the new program will come into effect on January 1, 2022.
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More children, youth will be able to get in the game
We know far too many young people have missed out on game time due to the pandemic. I’m thrilled to see that children and youth are now returning to the playing field to enjoy the physical and mental benefits sport has to offer.
Our government believes strongly in creating winning conditions that reduce financial barriers and open doors so that children across British Columbia have the opportunity to thrive. Thousands of children and youth will have the opportunity to be physically active through sport, thanks to the B.C. government’s historic investment in Sport BC. KidSport BC projects that have been supported to date by the Province’s $2.5-million investment.
We can't wait to have all the kids back on the field!
Learn more: https://kidsportcanada.ca/british-columbia/
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I'm here for you
As always, if you have questions or need any assistance with provincial COVID-19 and wildfire 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
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Catching the Spirit Youth Society - Weekday Spirit Steward Camp
Dates: September 28, 29, 30
Time: 1 PM - 4 PM
Age: 12-18
Cost: Free
Purpose of the Program: to connect youth with the land, each other, and themselves. This camp is a place for youth to have fun while developing their leadership skills and personal growth. This program is for youth who have a passion for the natural world, who want to develop their leadership skills.
Address: 6825 Cariboo Rd Burnaby, BC V3N 4A3 (Picken House)
*Note: Wednesdays are offsite, so not at Picken House
*Other Locations: most camps are at Picken House, but there are four camp locations in total:
- Burnaby Lake Regional Park
- Pacific Spirit Regional Park
- Tynehead Regional Park
- Capilano Regional Park
Visit here for more information about the different camp locations: https://ctsyouthsociety.com/programs/spirit-steward-program/camp-locations/
Registration: Click here
Email: info@catchingthespirit.com
Phone: 604 544 1622
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Teen Advisory Group
Youth! You are welcome to join this event, be together with teens from Burnaby to improve library services for your age group.
Dates: Wednesday, October 6
Time: 4 PM - 5:30 PM
Online: Zoom
Registration: email teenservices@bpl.bc.ca for the Zoom link
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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.
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COVID-19 updates from the BC Centre for Disease Control
Total vaccine doses administered in B.C. is 7,756,634.
There are currently 5,72 active cases in British Columbia as of September 24, 2021. A total of 173,786 people who tested positive have recovered.
As of today, there have been more than 3,766,744 completed tests. Our province has adjusted testing to 717,086 people per 1,000,000.
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.
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