B.C. to restore housing aid to families with sick children in Vancouver hospitals / The Toronto Star
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The British Columbia government is taking steps to reverse recent cuts to its travel accommodation program designed to help families with ill children. The proposed policy reinstatement aims to ease the financial burden on out-of-town parents required to travel for essential medical care, ensuring support during challenging times.
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