May 4, 2021 Twelve new destination and tourism infrastructure developments are underway in the northern B.C. tourism region with support from the Province. “We know recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic for businesses and people in the tourism sector are critically …
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Pregnant People in B.C. can Safely get COVID-19 Vaccine
May 4, 2021 Victoria — All pregnant people who are age 16+ are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccines as a priority population through B.C.’s Immunization Plan. “All Health Canada-approved vaccines are safe and effective, and I encourage everyone …
Joint Statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 Response, Latest Updates
May 4, 2021 Victoria — Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia: “Today, we are reporting 697 new …
Transforming Access to Primary Care in the North With new Virtual Clinic
May 4, 2021 Prince George — Tens of thousands of people in northern B.C., including rural and remote communities, will have same-day access to the health-care support they need, as government launches the Northern Health Virtual Primary and Community …
Premier, Community Leaders Working Together to get Everyone Registered
May 3, 2021 Victoria — Premier John Horgan is reaching out to community leaders this week to enlist their help as B.C. calls on all eligible people to register for their COVID-19 vaccine through B.C.’s Get Vaccinated online system. “We’re …
More Cellular Service for B.C. Highways
May 3, 2021 Victoria — Improved cellular service is coming to B.C. highways 95 and 97 as record investments from the Connecting British Columbia program continue to benefit people throughout the province. “While miles apart, these two highways have many …
Major ICBC Premium Savings, Better Care Start May 1
May 1, 2021 Victoria — Saturday, May 1, 2021, marks the start of a new era for ICBC as the corporation launches Enhanced Care coverage and transitions to a new care-based model. Enhanced Care is a redesigned approach to auto …
B.C. Proclaims Fourth International Workers’ Day Since 2018
May 1, 2021 Victoria — Today we celebrate all workers around the province by proclaiming International Workers’ Day in BC. This day recognizes the extraordinary contributions of working people and the importance of having safe and healthy workplaces. Today, we …
Grant Supports Culture of Accommodation in the Workplace
April 28, 2021 Victoria — Individuals who are dealing with a mental or physical health impairment will be better supported to safely return to work, thanks to new funding for the National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR). The …
Joint Statement on the National Day of Mourning
April 28, 2021 Victoria — Premier John Horgan and Harry Bains, Minister of Labour, have issued the following statement: “Today on the National Day of Mourning, we join with people and families throughout B.C. and across Canada to remember the …