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Drinking Water Report highlights progress made: Provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall released the 2011 Progress Report on the Action Plan for Safe Drinking Water in British Columbia today, outlining progress made and highlighting areas for additional improvement in the province's drinking water systems. read more; Health Tuesday, May 15, 2012 10:45 AM
West Vancouver seniors' housing under redevelopment: Seniors in West Vancouver are one step closer to more new affordable housing in their community after a groundbreaking for the $44.8-million redevelopment of Kiwanis Garden Village. read more; Families Health Saturday, May 12, 2012 3:30 PM
B.C. leads Canada with ParticipACTION partnership: The Province today announced the formalization of the first provincial partnership with the national, non-profit organization ParticipACTION to further promote healthy living and physical activity in British Columbia. read more; Families Health Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:30 PM
Coroners Service confirms identity of deceased boaters: The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two women who died following a jet-boating incident near Prince George on May 6, 2012. read more; Families Health Monday, May 7, 2012 4:36 PM
Athletic Commissioner Act introduced in the House: The Province is taking steps to establish a Provincial Athletic Commissioner, who would regulate and supervise professional contests such as boxing, kick-boxing and mixed martial arts. read more; Economy Families Health Monday, May 7, 2012 1:55 PM
Amendments strengthen emergency services: Co-ordination of emergency health services in British Columbia will be enhanced with the introduction today of Bill 48. read more; Families Health Monday, May 7, 2012 1:55 PM
Improving mental health supports for families: It's a surprising statistic for many British Columbians: one in seven children and youth in B.C. struggles with a mental health challenge that interferes with their daily lives and their relationships with friends and relatives. read more; Families Health Monday, May 7, 2012 8:25 AM
BC Coroners Service confirms identity of deceased male: The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male found deceased near Norvan Falls, a North Vancouver wilderness recreational area. read more; Families Health Friday, May 4, 2012 3:20 PM
Supportive housing for women and children opens in Surrey: Single mothers and their children who were at risk of homelessness have moved into their new home at YWCA Alder Gardens, a new 36-unit supportive housing development in Surrey. read more; Families Health Friday, May 4, 2012 2:15 PM
Grand opening of new youth safe house in Nanaimo: The Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Society are celebrating the grand opening of a new safe house for vulnerable teens in Nanaimo, which doubles the capacity of the former youth safe house. read more; Families Health Multiculturalism Friday, May 4, 2012 11:30 AM
Funding helps midwives deliver for B.C. families: British Columbian families considering the services of a midwife during pregnancy and birth have reason to celebrate as government expands access to midwifery training and services. read more; Education Families Health Friday, May 4, 2012 10:15 AM
B.C. has lowest drug spending per person in Canada: British Columbia continues to have the lowest spending per person on prescription drugs in Canada, according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information. read more; Health Thursday, May 3, 2012 12:15 PM
New measures address workplace bullying and prevention: A pledge to prevent workplace bullying and harassment was made in conjunction with amendments to Bill 14 tabled today by Margaret MacDiarmid, Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government. read more; Education Families Health Wednesday, May 2, 2012 3:02 PM
Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act introduced: Bill 41, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2012, was introduced in the legislature today by Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond. If passed, the amendments will affect the following provincial statutes: read more; Economy Environment Health Tuesday, May 1, 2012 2:00 PM
Premier and MLAs Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Rick Hansen's Man In Motion World Tour: More than 25 years ago, Rick Hansen set out on the Man In Motion World Tour to make a difference in the lives of people with spinal cord injuries. Today, Hansen was in the provincial capital to celebrate the anniversary of his inspiring journey around the world. read more; Families Health Tuesday, May 1, 2012 12:15 PM
Legislation gives first responders peace of mind: Emergency workers will be able to access information about potential disease exposure with legislation introduced today by the Honourable Margaret MacDiarmid, Minister of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government. read more; Families Health Monday, April 30, 2012 2:00 PM
Province invests $20 million toward Autism Centre: With a $20-million, one-time contribution toward capital costs, the Province is helping the Pacific Autism Family Centre achieve its goal to be a centre of excellence and a valued resource for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families. read more; Families Health Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:30 AM
Planning process launched for Burnaby Hospital site: Fraser Health, in partnership with the Burnaby Hospital Foundation, has commenced a high-level master-planning process for Burnaby Hospital to develop a clear vision for the expansion, improvement and delivery of health services at Burnaby Hospital. read more; Families Health Friday, April 27, 2012 3:15 PM
Planning to get underway to add beds in Polson Tower: Health Minister Michael de Jong today announced that detailed planning will begin immediately to add hospital beds in Polson Tower at Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH), with funds set aside as part of Budget 2012. read more; Health Friday, April 27, 2012 10:45 AM
New supportive housing opens in Vancouver: The governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners, officially opened Pacific Coast Apartments today, a new 96-unit supportive housing development for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Vancouver. read more; Economy Families Health Friday, April 27, 2012 10:00 AM