What to expect from the 2019 British Columbia provincial budget
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. NDP government will unveil its second provincial budget on Tuesday. Continue reading
Childcare
Sask. gets failing grade for childcare policy: report
By David Baxter Reporter
A report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives gives Saskatchewan a failing grade for childcare policy, saying it’s not affordable for most. Continue reading
150 childcare spaces allocated through Sask.-federal partnership
Prince Albert, Regina, Swift Current and Saskatoon are each receiving a share of 150 childcare spaces through an agreement between Saskatchewan and Ottawa. Continue reading
Penticton childcare facility lands provincial funding; $10-a-day costs for parents
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Childcare centre will receive funding from the provincial government to subsidize costs. Continue reading
Victoria daycare operator says she’s got the space, but can’t find staff to open
She has the licence and the facility, but Brenda Irvine says she can’t find the staff to open her new daycare. Continue reading
How much child care cash do you qualify for? New website, application process goes live
New B.C. childcare subsidies are available beginning in September. Continue reading
B.C. eyes 22,000 new childcare spaces with $221-million capital fund
Non-profit groups who team up with public organizations could get up to $1 million to completely fund an expansion. Continue reading
Burnaby daycare facing eviction sudden eviction given extension to end of summer
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The daycare has been operating from the same church basement for about 20 years. Continue reading
Canadian employers content to avoid cost and headache of providing daycare
Despite the rising number of women in the workforce and a federal government push to help even more join, few Canadian employers offer childcare in the workplace. Continue reading
Searching for daycare is an ordeal — but economists say don’t blame the market
The Canadian daycare market has a well-established surplus of demand, resulting in anxiety-inducing waitlists and monthly fees that can amount to more than a mortgage payment. Continue reading