An article by columnist John Ivison in the National Post this week, which we’re sharing here so you can have a smooth read of some important words rather than the chopped-up and ad-heavy version that is on the Post’s site! …
The provincial government has released the Ernst & Young review of Ministry of Children and Family Development contract processes with its 6,500 contractors around BC. It’s an eye-opener – and an opportunity for the social services sector to work with …
Nobody needs to tell the charitable sector that COVID-19 is a hard, hard hit. Whether the issue is trying to maintain services during a global pandemic or having to cancel vital fundraisers, this one’s coming at us from all directions …
Once upon a time, all social care belonged to community-based non-profits and charitable organizations, which invented social services as a means of helping citizens in need. Take a look at this Feb. 4 news release from the Office of the …
A few highlights from the BC newspaper archives to remind us that wage inequity in the community social services sector has a LONG history. Board Voice hopes you’ll find reasons to use some of this history in making your arguments …
For those seeking more understanding of the decision to return home support services to the provincial government’s health authorities, this morning’s Question Period is a must-read. It’s important for all of us to see how these issues that affect our …
Board Voice executive director Jody Paterson was invited by the Hon. Shane Simpson to meet Jan. 23 with the minister and the ADM in charge of the recent WorkBC procurement process, Chris Brown.
Board Voice has many concerns about the …
Unsettling news from our member organization, the BC Schizophrenia Society, which will be significantly reducing its family support program in the Fraser Valley at the end of November 2018.
The program had been funded by the Fraser Health Authority up …
Board members and CEOs—time to tell the government we have no more fat to trim.
The Federation of Community Social Services of BC is doing a survey of agencies to provide information they can use in advocating on your behalf. …
