The government of British Columbia is expanding opportunities for health education in northern B.C., marked by the opening of a physiotherapy teaching lab at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC), built in partnership with the University of British Columbia (UBC), and a commitment to provide long-term funding to the Rural Nursing Certificate Program.

Students at the University of Northern British Columbia will benefit from improved and upgraded campus facilities, thanks to over $582,000 in capital funding that is part of government's $44-million investment in B.C.'s post-secondary infrastructure this year.

Future health professionals in Prince George will benefit from an additional student spaces at the Justice Institute of British Columbia to get the training they need as primary care paramedics to provide the high-quality health care B.C. families deserve.

Students at three of College of New Caledonia's campuses will benefit from improved and upgraded campus facilities, thanks to $3.3 million in capital funding that is part of government's investment in B.C.'s post-secondary infrastructure this year.

Physical therapy students will gain practical experience and help patients in northern and rural communities thanks to a new post-secondary program announced today.