May 5, 2021 North Coast MLA Jennifer Rice released the following statement on Red Dress Day, A National Day of Awareness for the Murdered and Missing: – “May 5th is Red Dress Day, a National Day of Awareness for the …
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Joint Statement on B.C.’s COVID-19 Response, Latest Updates
May 5, 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 572 new …
B.C. Takes Step to Acknowledge Historical Wrongs Against Japanese Canadians
May 5, 2021 Victoria — The Province is providing the Nikkei Seniors Health Care and Housing Society with $2 million as part of its commitment to honour the traumatic internment of almost 22,000 Japanese Canadians during the Second World War. “This …
B.C.’s Mining Leaders Recognized With Annual Safety Awards
May 5, 2021 Victoria — Mining companies with the best records in health and safety measures for B.C. workers in 2020 were recognized by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation at the virtual 59th annual Mine …
Tourism Development in the North Grows with StrongerBC Investment
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 …
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 …