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Thursday, February 1, 2024 1:53 PM
The Province is reviewing a recent report by B.C.’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, about the Prescribed Safer Supply program (prescribed alternatives), while making immediate updates to the program based on her recommendations to reduce unintended harms and help people living with addiction stay alive.
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023 2:15 PM
The Province is taking action against hate-motivated violence in British Columbia by supporting community organizations throughout the province and by providing resources to individuals.
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Friday, October 20, 2023 12:45 PM
To support the 111th Grey Cup in Vancouver, the Province is providing $3.5 million for a six-day fan festival and to create legacy projects that will benefit the tourism sector and local communities.
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Wednesday, September 6, 2023 9:30 AM
More young people in British Columbia will soon have access to vital mental-health and substance-use supports as communities can now submit applications to bring a Foundry centre to their area.
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Tuesday, July 18, 2023 9:00 AM
People experiencing homelessness in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside are moving into new temporary supportive homes, made possible through a partnership between the Province, through BC Housing, and the City of Vancouver.
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Wednesday, June 28, 2023 11:48 AM
Starting Thursday, June 29, 2023, people can book an appointment to see a pharmacist through a new provincial online booking system, making it even easier and more convenient to access the health care they need.
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Thursday, June 1, 2023 8:45 AM
People living with eating disorders will have access to more supports as B.C. expands counselling services offered by the Looking Glass Foundation for Eating Disorders.
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023 4:25 PM
Starting June 1, 2023, people in B.C. can get prescriptions from their pharmacist for contraceptives and medications to treat 21 minor ailments, such as allergies, shingles, cold sores, pink eye and uncomplicated urinary tract infections.
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Friday, April 28, 2023 10:45 AM
The Province is providing $34.5 million to arts and culture organizations to support resiliency and economic recovery for people working in the sector.
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Tuesday, April 25, 2023 10:15 AM
Repairs to the dome at Science World and other tourism infrastructure throughout B.C. will receive a $50-million boost to keep building the province as a world-class tourism destination.
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