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Save The Date! 2026 ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµConference

Oct 19, 2025

Thriving in Kinship: Inspire, Uplift, Celebrate

The annual ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµConference will be held in Richmond, BC

Dates: May 7th to 9th, 2026

Location: Radisson Hotel

More details will be coming soon!

²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµResponds to the BC Government to Table Bill19; the School Amendment Act

Oct 14, 2025

The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµ (ECEBC) welcomes the recent announcement made by the BC Government and the changes to the School Act that will support child care in the community. View the response including ECEBC's two priority recommendations.

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ECEBC's Emily Mlieczko Speaks on the Early Edition with Stephen Quinn

Oct 8, 2025

ECEBC's Executive Director, Emily Mlieczko, speaks with the Early Edition's Stephen Quinn regarding two infant-toddler programs closing on the sunshine coast this weekend leaving parents scrambling. Emily discusses issues surrounding recruitment and retention and what is needed from the government.

Early-childhood educators rally for better wages and more $10-a-day daycare

Oct 8, 2025

View the article from the Times Colonist featuring Sue Irwin, ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµDirector of Programs and Operations.

$10aDay Community Gathering

Sep 9, 2025

SAVE THE DATE: Join us on September 21st at the Victoria Parliament front lawns from 1:00pm to 3:00pm for the $10aDay Community Gathering. Let's build thriving communities together!

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The ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµPulse Summer Edition is here!

Aug 15, 2025

Connect with the latest updates from ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµand check out some highlights from the province-wide collective work taking place. Share it with friends, educators, families, allies, and everyone interested in advancing our sector. We hope you enjoy it!

Read the Summer ²ÝÝ®ÊÓÆµPulse (PDF)

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