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Expanded care coming to Burnaby Hospital
People in Burnaby are one step closer to getting expanded patient care as the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment moves forward with the structural building and concrete pouring completed.
Phase 1 of the Burnaby Hospital redevelopment includes the construction of the new pavilion and the expansion and renovations of the existing Support Facilities Building.
This redevelopment will add capacity to the hospital and bring in state-of-the-art equipment, enabling medical staff to provide high-quality care to patients for many years to come.
Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023HLTH0155-002001
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Mental-health, substance-use supports available during holiday season
While the holiday season is a time for celebrations, it can also be a time of year when people may feel lonely, stressed or triggered.
The past few years have been difficult for people due to global unrest, the lasting impacts of natural disasters and the pandemic.
The province has expanded mental-health and substance-use care to meet people where they are at, no matter where they are in their journey, so they can connect to the care that is right for them.
Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023MMHA0079-002005
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Student activities enhanced by funding for parent advisory councils
Students from kindergarten to grade 12 are learning and growing beyond the classroom, thanks to $11.2 million in funding for parent advisory councils in B.C.
Parents who volunteer their time and energy to create opportunities for students shouldn’t be left to do all the fundraising themselves.
More than 1,300 parent advisory councils (PACs) and district parent advisory councils (DPACs) in B.C. received Community Gaming Grants to pay for events, activities and equipment in support of student learning and parent involvement.
Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023MUNI0053-001975
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B.C. supports implementation of emergency management act, keeping people safe
Under B.C.’s new emergency management legislation, people and communities are safer and better prepared for the increasingly severe emergencies and disasters the province is experiencing due to climate change.
In B.C., summers are getting hotter, winters are getting more unpredictable, and flooding is becoming more severe.
The work of an expert task force on emergencies is also well underway and will reinforce the legislation by providing action-oriented recommendations in advance of the 2024 wildfire season.
Read more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2023EMCR0080-001992
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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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Provincial Government Resources
Visit gov.bc.ca/getvaccinated for your influenza and COVID-19 vaccination info
Call 811 for free-of-charge provincial health information and advice.
Call 211 for free, confidential, multilingual service that links people to resources for help. Burnaby Family Doctor Resources
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Thank you to everyone who attended Burnaby Deer Lake Constituency holiday open house. It was filled with joy, laughter, songs, foods, and everything a holiday party should be. Thank you friends for celebrating with me.
