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Minister's Message
Summer is finally here!
Exuberance is in the air as thousands of youngsters set free from their classrooms eagerly get ready for some fun in the sun and freedom from the schedule they’ve kept over the past school year. It’s a great time of year for families – picnics at the beach, camping, visiting relatives and friends…even running through the backyard sprinkler can be a memorable and joyous experience. Read more |
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It's the Law!
Starting July 1, all children beween 40 to 80 lbs. are required by law to wear booster seats until their 9th birthday.
"We know that booster seats save lives. In fact, child passenger safety seats dramatically reduce the risk of injury and death for children by as much as 85%"
Did you know?
- Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of injury and death for children in B.C.
- Most injuries and fatalities are preventable when children are properly restrained in age and weight appropriate child seats yet when we began Boost BC only about 18% of kids use booster seats.
- Today, over 50% of B.C. youngsters are properly restrained in passenger vehicles. We are on our way to our goal of over 80%. Congratulations to the parents of B.C. for embracing the program.
- The fine for not transporting children in proper child restraints is $109.
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BC PALS Program Supports Big Science for Little Hands
Science World has designed workshop materials for young children to explore their world.
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May 2008
May 2008 has been proclaimed Child Care Month / Child Care Provider Appreciation Day Read more | |
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Child Care Facilities Honoured For More than Four Decades of Service |
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The Ministry of Children and Family Development hosted its first Child Care Legacy Awards in February 2008 to recognize the valuable contributions and honour the long service of child care centres across B.C. It was a real pleasure to host the 2008 Child Care Legacy Awards for child care organizations that have been providing child care programs and services for over 40 years.
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Minister Reid at a child care celebration at Vancouver General Hospital on March 26, 2008.
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