Welfare cuts hit thousands of BC recipients in reform
A government reclassification will trim about 20,000 welfare payments by seven percent and cancel medical coverage for many. About half of 40,000 deemed unemployable may be reclassified as employable within two months, prompting letters warning of reduced income and medical benefits. Officials insist reviews will prevent abrupt losses. critics warn the move harms job searches and interviews. The plan, announced by Social Services Minister Claude Richmond, targets Nov. 1 changes and follows debate over compassionate coverage.
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Regional Seed Capital Program loan guarantees details
The Regional Seed Capital Program offers loan guarantees up to 50000 and covers 75 percent of the loan for small businesses. Ministers of state administer it and queries should be directed to the nearest government agent or regional office for application details.
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British Columbia’s three millionth citizen born in Burnaby
Christopher William Erlenbach arrived at 6:19 a.m. on September 9, 1988, weighing just over 7 pounds, at Burnaby General Hospital. He is BC’s three millionth citizen, earning a $5,000 trust fund from Advanced Education Minister Stan Hagen, growing to over $14,000 by graduation time, plus an engraved silver cup and a framed certificate. Gifts from sponsors include an infant car seat, a $100 long distance certificate, diapers, and clothing for mother and baby.
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Too Tired Swanson End Legislated Property Debated
Charlene Nicholson a single mother of two in Nelson says fifty dollars is bread and milk money while Bud Osborne in Vancouver an income assistance recipient recounts the ministry denying a prescription he paid for with food money last Friday. He notes a doctor letter confirming undernourishment and says the ministry offered only a list of sandwich sources.
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