September 14, 2021 Victoria — The Province is strengthening its ambulance system with the largest hiring push in B.C.’s history in rural and remote locations. In October, 24 ambulance stations will be converted from on-call paramedic staffing to 24/7 stations …
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B.C. Launches On-Campus sexual violence prevention campaign
September 8, 2021 Victoria — “Sex without consent is rape” is the message of the Province’s sexual violence prevention campaign. The Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training has relaunched the “…Is Not Yes” campaign to increase awareness about …
Vaccine Card Enhances Confidence, Increases Safety at B.C. Events
September 7, 2021 Victoria — The Province is launching the BC Vaccine Card, a digital or printed document that shows the stage cardholders are at in their COVID-19 vaccine progress. The BC Vaccine Card will allow vaccinated people to conveniently …
New Health Measures Introduced for Northern Health Region
September 2, 2021 Northern Health Information Bulletin Northern Health (NH) is introducing new public health orders covering the entire Northern Health region to manage COVID-19 activity. Effective at 12:01 AM Tuesday September 7, 2021: New NH orders: Personal gatherings …
Transit Free in B.C. for Children 12 and Under
September 1, 2021 Vancouver — Public transit is now free for all children 12 and under in B.C., saving families money, increasing access to affordable transportation options and encouraging more people to use public transit. The free transit for children …
Minister’s statement on International Overdose Awareness Day, lives lost
August 31, 2021 Victoria — Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement for International Overdose Awareness Day, and recognizing the BC Coroners Service’s report on illicit drug toxicity deaths: “On International Overdose Awareness Day, …
Province Expanding Electric Vehicle Charging Network
August 31, 2021 Victoria — British Columbia’s provincewide electric vehicle (EV) charging network will get four new sites in the coming months. The number of EV charging stations throughout the province is growing rapidly. B.C. now has over 2,000 public …
Healthier Watersheds, Wetlands for a Stronger Future
August 31, 2021 Victoria — Communities throughout the province are restoring watersheds and wetlands to protect aquatic ecosystems and promote healthier environments for British Columbians and wildlife. During the past six months, more than 60 Healthy Watersheds Initiative projects …
Education by the Numbers
August 31, 2021 Victoria — The following facts provide a snapshot of British Columbia’s K-12 education system. Enrolment and schools There are 1,571 public schools and 365 independent schools in B.C. Pending final enrolment count in fall 2021, it is …
Cleaning, Dietary Workers Coming Back In-House at B.C. Hospitals
August 30, 2021 Vancouver — People in acute care facilities will have more consistent, safe and stable patient care, now that government is bringing thousands of support service workers and services that were previously contracted out back to work …