#Dineabout2026 @todmaffin.com
#Dineabout2026 @todmaffin.com
Weβve taken bold steps to increase rental supply, strengthen protections for tenants and crack down on speculation in the housing market. These results show our efforts are paying off.
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We all want #BC to have a strong and resilient economy and during #BCBuyLocal Week, #downtownnanaimowinterfest kicks off for shopping local tonight. Shop local and support our communities.
For Downtown Nanaimo Winterfest 2025 info: downtownnanaimo.ca/events/winte...
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Nanaimo's Evie Pritchard, 13, just competed in the womenβs street competition at the World Skateboarding Tour World Cup event in Kitakyushu, Japan.
Super inspiring π€©
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Protecting students is non-negotiable. Every child deserves a classroom where they are safe, respected and welcomed, and our #BCNDP Government will fight for that every day.
#EveryStudentMatters #SafeSchoolsForAll #BCeducation #InclusiveEducation #SupportALLStudents @sd68.bsky.social
Protecting students is non-negotiable. Every child deserves a classroom where they are #safe, #respected & #welcomed, & we will fight for that every day.
Rustadβs handpicked candidates who are now in #OneBC continue to spread fear & division, putting vulnerable students at risk.
#ProtectStudents
β οΈ Drug Alert β οΈ
Island Health Authority has issued a drug alert. There has been an increase in our drug poisoning indicators for the #nanaimo area, therefore IHA is issuing a Drug Poisoning and Overdose Advisory to alert the community.
For more information, go to towardtheheart.com/alerts
We all want people to have access to affordable homes and now with innovations like DASH, a first-in-Canada online platform, BC is making it easier & faster to build affordable homes for people.
#homesforpeople #affordablehousing #bcpoli @christineboyle.bsky.social @bchousing.bsky.social
Doctors, nurse practitioners, and health professionals from around the world are choosing BCβand patients are getting connected.
Grateful for these 3 nurses who came from the US to work Nanaimo Hospital.
Know someone who might be ready for a change? Let them know: BCHealthCareers.ca
People deserve to feel safe from violence and extortion, and know that perpetrators are held accountable in the court of law. BC has led the country in calling on the federal government for reforms that would make our communities safer
$2.4M in funding is helping youth across B.C. build the skills, confidence and experience they need to get good jobs through the YWCAβs NextStep program. Thank you, YWCA. This is the power of partnership.
Link: news.gov.bc.ca/32915
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$2.2M in funding is expanding support for youth, racialized, and rural communities across British Columbia through classes, workshops, and support to help people start worker-owned businesses that pay fair wages to both the owners and workers. Thank you Solid State. This is the power of partnership
Art Mann Park now has 3 new #accessible picnic tables and #accessible pathways to get to them, which means more people are able to enjoy this park. We funded $25K to the District of North Cowichan to make these changes. Grateful to see spaces across #BC becoming more #inclusive.
New supports for workers & communities impacted by tariffs. Build Your Own Future is expanding to help more people start businesses after job loss. RREIF will support rural communities with funding to plan & create jobs. Putting people first. Investing in resilience.
news.gov.bc.ca/32800
#BYOF
CLBC is accepting applications for a board director position. Starting on Jan 1, 2026 & you can to contribute to the work CLBC does to support adults with developmental disabilities across BC
Deadline extended to Sept 15, apply today!
www.bcpublicsectorboardapplications.gov.bc.ca/s/noticeofpo...
Starting Sept. 1, BC Bus Pass Program clients can tap to board buses with the Umo card reader. This will make transit more #inclusive, respectful and easier to use for #lowincome #seniors and people receiving #disability #assistance π
www.bctransit.com/bc-bus-pass-...
@bctransit.com
CLBC is accepting applications for a board director position. This position starts on Jan 1, 2026 & allows you to contribute to the work CLBC does to support adults with developmental disabilities across BC
Apply by Sep 8th! Learn more: www.bcpublicsectorboardapplications.gov.bc.ca/s/noticeofpo...
Together, weβve gone from 8 beds in 2017 to 24 state-of-the-art acute care beds. Thatβs 12 ICU, 12 HAU beds.
Together we funded it β 50% BC, 33% Regional Hospital District, 16% Hospital Foundation. Huge thanks to our funders & healthcare workers who made this happen!
@georgeandersonbc.bsky.social
π Big news for #Nanaimo! The new High Acuity Unit at NRGH is complete π
Patients with acute care needs will now get more focused, high-quality careβcloser to home π₯ π
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12 modern patient rooms
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@bowinnma.bsky.social @josieosborne.bsky.social
The impact of Trump's tariffs is being felt across Canada, but B.C. shows resilience w/ private sector job gains compared to other provinces.
We'll continue defending B.C. workers & businesses while building a strong economy, less reliant on the U.S. and create good jobs for people.
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Every dollar we invest in the education of our kids is an investment in our future success π π«
With these modern learning environments, we are making sure B.C. students are equipped to thrive in the #21stCentury
#StudentSuccess #PublicEducation #CloseToHome #bced
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#Inclusion thrives when people lead with courage and #community. Kamloopsβ SUSA Society was honoured with a WOW Award for empowering #selfadvocates and breaking #barriers. Their work uplifts voices and builds #belonging.
@shanesimpson.bsky.social #WOWAwards #AccessibilityMatters #KamloopsBC #CLBC
We've been preparing for tariffs as if there won't be any deals.
Weβre fast-tracking 18 projects worth $20 billion to reduce our reliance on the U.S. and working with provinces and territories to remove interprovincial trade barriers thru a #TeamCanadaπ collaborative approach.
Know before you go this long weekend!
Whether you are staying home or travelling this weekend, make sure to visit:
DriveBC.ca for road info βοΈ
EmergencyInfoBC.ca for emergency info βοΈ
Weather.gc.ca for weather alerts βοΈ
BCWildfire.ca for wildfire info βοΈ
PreparedBC.ca for preparedness info βοΈ
Community Living BC recently honored her with a WOW Award, re-highlighting this because but her impact goes far beyond the recognition. Itβs felt in every life sheβs helped support and uplift.
@shanesimpson.bsky.social #DisabilityAdvocacy #CLBC
Belonging starts with thoughtful design & #leadership grounded in empathy. Ann Janssen has helped make #inclusive #housing a reality in the Comox Valley, from award-winning #accessible buildings to a rent bank, supporting housing stability.
@shanesimpson.bsky.social #DisabilityAdvocacy #CLBC
The 2025 State of BCβs Non-Profit Sector Survey is still open. Your input helps capture the realities of BCβs #nonprofits and informs the work we do across government. If you lead or work in a non-profit, I encourage you to share your voice!
Open until July 30th!
www.surveymonkey.com/r/SOTS2025