government has awarded $11.3-million in capital funding to create 1,818 licensed childcare spaces across the province, but a critic said it's not enough to address the "crisis" families face finding affordable childcare. "These new licensed spaces will help bring peace of mind to thousands of B.C. Yesterday, the province also rolled out an interactive map showing licensed childcare providers across the province, which parents can search for vacancies. childcare 'crisis'While the new spaces are welcome, they're not substantial enough to help families struggling to find and pay for quality childcare, said Sharon Gregson, who speaks for the Coalition of Child Care Advocates of B.C. Good news pre-election announcement of new child care spaces in BC = smiles pic.twitter.com/slFTnB7qXw — @BellePuriThis is the third phase of the province's capital funding program, which puts a priority on spaces in areas with childcare shortages — including Surrey, Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby and Coquitlam — and on facilities located on school grounds.

Source: CBC News June 01, 2016 19:04 UTC