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UBCM launches survey to get a feel for child care needs in rural, remote areas

The Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) is trying to identify the child care needs in rural and remote communities, including those in the north.

A survey is now open for all local governments to respond with their feedback until July 13th and is being run in conjunction with the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of BC (CCCA-BC).

A simple approach to the survey is being taken according to UBCM Second Vice-President Maja Tait.

“The survey is to get an understanding of the current state of child care services in those rural and remote communities and we’re just trying to understand how families are accessing child care and what is missing from services that are currently available.”

Tait further explains what holes could be filled in the future as there is a perception childcare is mostly related to infant and toddler care.

“People do focus on infant and toddler care but there is also a need for before and after care for school-aged kids, so from kindergarten up would also be another and or is support needed for families that choose to homeschool.”

As for the UBCM’s expectations for the survey, the group would like to see everyone answer the questions as thoroughly as possible.

“I’m just hoping that those members of those communities take the time and share through their network and provide as much information back to us so that we can ensure our advocacy piece is in place.”

A link to the survey can be found here.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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