Today the federal and provincial governments announced an enhancement to the Canada-BC Housing Benefit (CBCHB) that will provide additional support for survivors of gender-based violence. The federal government is investing nearly $37 million over four years, with the Province of B.C. providing an equal cost match.

Rent Support for Survivors of Gender-Based violence in BC

This enhancement will help survivors of gender-based violence, including women and their children and 2SLGBTQI+ people, transition to secure and maintain rental housing in the private market. The benefit is expected to support nearly 1,700 individuals or households during the critical time of vulnerability and need experienced by those leaving violence, experiencing homelessness or with severe core housing need. This recognizes that individuals exiting violence may be experiencing financial abuse or face barriers to accessing other types of benefits because of complex family situations.

Inspired by the mesmerizing flight patterns of bird flocks, Le Patin Libre’s Murmuration is a full-length ice dance show that explores collective movement. Catch it this month at the Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena and enter to win tickets!

Le Patin Libre’s Ice Dance Show in Vancouver

• Dates: March 20-22, 2025 at 7:30pm, March 22 & 23, 2025 at 2:00pm
• Location: Kerrisdale Cyclone Taylor Arena (5670 East Blvd, Vancouver)
• Tickets: Available online now

Choreographed by Alexandre Hamel, Pascale Jodoin, and Samory Ba with the help of complex algorithms to bring the natural world out of the sky and onto the ice, the piece comes to life with an atmospheric soundtrack composed by Jasmin Boivin and Philippe Le Bon.

As of March 10th, all provinces and territories have now signed on to Canada’s National School Food Program to ensure more children have access to nutritious school meals. In BC, the $39.4 million in federal funding (over 3 years) will enhance school food programs at more than 1,000 schools across the province

Canada’s National School Food Program in BC

On March 7th, Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and the Honourable Lisa Beare, British Columbia’s Minister of Education and Child Care, announced an agreement that will enable British Columbia to enhance school food programs for 90,000 kids in just over 1,000 schools across the province this school year.

Enjoy Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum where histories of Burnaby’s diverse communities are showcased in this 10-acre open-air site. Explore how homes and businesses used to look, see how different cultures help shape our community and learn from Indigenous educators.

Spring Break at Burnaby Village Museum

• Dates: Monday, March 17 to Friday, March 28, 2025
• Times: 11:00am to 4:30pm (last entry is at 4:00pm)
• Location: Burnaby Village Museum (6501 Deer Lake Ave, Burnaby)
• Admission: Free!
  • Carousel rides $2.52 + tax (last ride at 4:15pm)
  • While BVM assesses repairs and renovations, the beloved Carousel will be running at 50% capacity.

On stage at the Firehall Arts Centre in a April, A History of Motown takes audiences of all ages on a musical journey through the legendary hits that defined an era and shaped the sound of a generation.

From the infectious rhythms of The Supremes to the timeless melodies of Stevie Wonder, multi-award-winning Krystle Dos Santos brings the magic of Motown to life with her powerhouse vocals and captivating stage presence.