Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton has issued the following statement in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women:

The government of B.C. is investing $1.14 million in BikeBC this year, to expand and build cycling lanes, trails and paths for healthier B.C. families and communities.

Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement in recognition of World COPD Day:

The Government of British Columbia is launching an open competition to recruit B.C.'s first seniors' advocate.

Members of the public are being reminded that beginning Dec. 2, 2013, if they are visiting someone in a health-care facility, they will be expected to have been vaccinated or wear a mask to help protect those most vulnerable this influenza season.

The Ministry of Health is expanding a retinal disease treatment program to provide full coverage for vision-saving drug therapies for two diseases of the eye, announced Health Minister Terry Lake.

Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement in recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month:

The members of a review committee directed by Health Minister Terry Lake to undertake a strategic and operational review to assist Fraser Health have been named.

The B.C. Government will provide up to $1.5 million this winter to help more than 80 communities make additional shelter spaces available for those who are homeless when cold weather threatens the safety and health of individuals.

The Province will fund more than 150 extreme weather spaces across Greater Victoria this winter to increase emergency shelter space when extreme weather conditions threaten safety and health.