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From a “stroller blockade” to input from the provincial Opposition, momentum is growing in Sunshine Coast parents’ demands for immediate action to relieve the local child care crisis.
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The Town of Gibsons and District of Sechelt have teamed up to send a letter to the federal and provincial governments outlining the local crisis and demanding action.
MLA Reann Gasper (Abbotsford-Mission) and official Opposition critic for Child Care and Children and Youth with Support Needs released a statement earlier this week, adding her voice to the groundswell. “These closures aren’t a minor inconvenience, they’re an emergency for working families on the Coast,” said Gasper’s statement.
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Parents are continuing to hold meetings, search for staff, and push for updated job postings. They’re urging government and community leaders to move beyond verbal support and take concrete steps.
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