Parenting Support During COVID-19
Parent Support Services Society of BC is offering the following services during this health emergency.
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Open in new tab Interview with Dr. Howard Njoo, Canadian Deputy Chief Public Health Officer
Dr. Howard Njoo answers questions on all things COVID-19.
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COVID-19 BC Update, Emergency Benefits for Workers
Finance Minister, Carole James, provides an update on emergency benefits for workers during the COVID-19 crisis in BC.
Federal government is immediately placing a ban on 1,500 models and variants of certain assault-style weapons.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced the federal government is immediately placing a ban on 1,500 models and variants of certain assault-style weapons that have been used in mass shootings in Canada and abroad.
“Effective immediately, it is no longer permitted to buy, sell, transport, import or use military-grade assault weapons in this country,” Trudeau said.
The prime minister described the sweeping regulations as “closing the market” on these weapons in Canada.
Vaccination Week in the Americas 2020
Between April 25 and May 2, 2020, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and its partners will celebrate the 18th annual Vaccination Week in the Americas with the slogan “Love. Trust. Protect. #GetVax.” This year’s campaign wants to bring to mind the love people have for their children, themselves, and their communities; the trust in vaccines´ ability to save lives; and the protection they provide from diseases for everyone, everywhere.
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BC Temporary Rental Supplement (BC-TRS) Program
As part of the province’s $5 billion action plan, the BC Temporary Rental Supplement Program gives tenants and landlords temporary support towards rent payments for renters impacted by COVID-19. Payments are made directly to the landlords of eligible households.
This new program will provide a temporary rental supplement for April, May and June 2020. It will cover part of the rent for low- and moderate-income renters who have lost income as a result of COVID-19. Applicants will only have to apply once. If they apply in April, they will get payments for all three month. If they apply in May, they will get payments for the two remaining months. It is expected that the first payments will be provided before the end of April.
The program gives $300 per month for eligible households with no dependents, and $500 per month for eligible households with dependents.