After 17 months of renovation, the governments of Canada and B.C., along with community partners, announced the official re-opening of the Gastown Hotel.

The B.C. government and B.C. Lottery Corporation are working to address problem gambling and improve programs and services aimed at promoting responsible gambling.

The B.C. government is providing $1.6 million for 80 additional temporary winter shelter spaces, as well as rent supplements, for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Vancouver.

British Columbia's doctors have voted in favour of accepting a new five-year agreement with the provincial government.

British Columbians with mental health and substance use issues will receive increased support, thanks to $2.9 million in Community Action Initiative grants.

Living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia can be a very difficult experience - for the person with the illness and the people close to them.

The B.C. government will fund more than 700 extreme weather shelter spaces across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley this winter to help those whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.

The Ministry of Health, Provincial Health Services Authority and Vancouver Coastal Health are working together to ensure members of the transgender community have access to a new provincial program that will offer expanded and sustainable services.