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Hi <<First Name>>,
There have been many exciting announcements this past week! I was at in Terrace this past Thursday, celebrating the opening of the renovated library and new student housing building for Coast Mountain College (CMTN)! The building is called the Wii Gyemsiga Siwilaawksat, which translates to “where learners are content or comfortable.” The design of both spaces was inspired by CMTN's First National Council. This new building provides a safe space for 108 students and will help reduce the need for housing in the community. I am so happy to see initiatives that provide both a safe space to learn and an opportunity to increase their intercultural understanding.
Our BC NDP government has also been busy and took many actions this past week. You can read a few of those updates, and other related news, below.
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Transforming treatment and recovery care
When we formed the government in 2017, the system of mental health and addiction care in the province was a patchwork of services that did not adequately meet people's needs. It had been neglected for far too long.
For the past four years, not only has our government been busy patching holes to get people the care they need, but we have also been developing a comprehensive plan and making the systemic change required to effectively heal with the drug poisoning crisis and the additional impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on people's mental health.
This week, we announced an investment of $132 million over the next three years to transform treatment and recovery services for people living with addiction.
This funding will increase services across all regions of the province and across the continuum of care, including withdrawal management, transition and assessment, treatment, and aftercare services. This will include 65 new or enhanced services, more than 130 new staff, and approximately 195 new treatment beds.
In Vancouver Coastal Health, this will include:
- Additional funding for withdrawal beds at Vancouver Detox
- Enhancing substance-use assessment and transition services at Richmond Hospital, Onsite Detox, and at St. Paul's Hospital
- Two new recovery wellness community centres
- A new peer-led, trauma-informed education program
In Fraser Health, this will include:
- New addiction medicine consult team at Burnaby Hospital
- New vocational and occupational therapists to support people in reaching their recovery goals through group and one-on-one employment-focused services
These are just some of the many programs and services that will be rolled out over the next three years. We will be working with health authorities to plan and implement the full suite of services. For more information on this historic investment, visit this page. We are committed to making sure the services people need are there for them, when and where they need them. |
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Smartphones for youth in care 13 and over
Minister Dean announces that the Province, in contract with TELUS, is providing all youth in care 13 and over with a free smartphone and data plan. Validators from the Youth Advisory council and/or Federation of Youth in Care Networks would also participate. Smartphones provide easier access to programs and services as well as facilitating connections to friends and family for youth in care.
For more info: please visit https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2021CFD0064-001967
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Launch of Buy BC: Eat Drink Local month-long campaign
Encouraging BCers to participate in and enjoy the Buy BC: Eat Drink Local campaign aimed at increasing the use of BC products in restaurants, and encouraging diners to try out the B.C.-focused offerings of participating restaurants. Buy BC: Eat Drink Local connects local farmers, ranchers and growers with restaurateurs and chefs who carefully develop feature menus highlighting locally grown and processed food and drinks.
Find participating restaurants online, visit: https://buybc.gov.bc.ca/eat-drink-local
More information about the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association: http://www.bcrfa.com/
Buy BC promotional video: https://youtu.be/HEGqJ0aExhA
Chefs wanting to be featured can visit: https://buybc.gov.bc.ca/join-buy-bc/restaurants-chefs
Sharing on social? Tag and follow @EatDrinkBuyBC and #BuyBC
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Parents and caregivers: Protect your loved ones and get your kids aged 5-11 registered now for the COVID-19 vaccine. You’ll be notified when it's time to book a vaccine appointment.
Register at http://getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca
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Join fellow Burnaby community members and Fraser Health for the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment virtual community open house on Oct 18 at 5pm. This info session will provide an overview of the project, construction schedule and answer your questions. Register: http://ow.ly/2CSp50GnQFZ
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I'm here for you
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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Eerie Illusions
Dates: October 22-23, 5:00-11:00 pm
October 24-28, 6:00-10:00 pm
October 29-31, 5:00-11:00 pm
Cost: Adults $10
Children $5 (2-12 years)
Free for children under 2 years
Enjoy a magical world presented by the Burnaby Village Museum. Discover many family-friendly attractions and surprises inside a Village overrun by unruly spirits, chatty crows and portals to different dimensions and times!
Visit here for more information: https://www.burnaby.ca/recreation-and-arts/events/eerie-illusions
Address: 6501 Deer Lake Ave
Phone: 604-297-4565
Event Tickets: 604-205-3000
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Using the Library Efficiently
Date: October 20, 2021
Time: 7:00 P.M.
Purpose of the Program: Join and learn what your local public library can do for you and more! Learn what resources you can borrow, services you can use, and activities you can do. Service in English and Mandarin.
Register Today via Zoom! See the poster for details.
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An Information Session on Canada's Response to Afghan Refugee Crisis
Date: October 22, 2021
Time: 3:00-5:00 P.M.
Purpose of the Program: This virtual session for the Afghan community focuses on updates in regards to the Afghan Refugee Crisis, including supports, responses to the crisis and volunteer initiatives.
To register, contact Arman Zamani at ArmanZ@Burnabynh.ca or at (604) 657-2163.
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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.
We welcome youth submissions to be featured in our weekly newsletter!
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COVID-19 updates from the BC Centre for Disease Control
Total vaccine doses administered in B.C. are 8,008,858.
There are currently 5,348 active cases in British Columbia as of October 15, 2021. A total of 187,985 people who tested positive have recovered.
As of today, there have been more than 4,067,537 completed tests. Our province has adjusted testing to 776,645 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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