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Wednesday, April 3, 2013 9:30 AM
The Informed Dining program continues to expand with 22 national restaurant chains representing more than 1,800 restaurant outlets signing up.
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013 10:30 AM
April is Autism Awareness Month in B.C. and World Autism Awareness Day, is an opportunity to recognize children, youth and families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013 10:10 AM
Eight local governments have received Age-friendly BC Recognition for their actions in supporting older residents to remain healthy and active in their communities.
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Monday, April 1, 2013 12:00 PM
British Columbians will soon notice they are paying less for many of the generic prescription drugs they need for their health. Starting April 1, a new drug pricing regulation will reduce the price of generic drugs to 25 per cent of the brand name price, from the current rate of 35 per cent of the brand name price. The price will further drop to 20 per cent in April 2014.
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Saturday, March 30, 2013 12:01 PM
The B.C. government is contributing $100,000 to the Ford World Men's Curling Championship, announced Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Ida Chong during the celebration of the opening ceremony.
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013 10:00 AM
The government of British Columbia has proclaimed March 27, 2013, as Social Enterprise Day to celebrate the growing number of social entrepreneurs and the positive social impact these business leaders are making.
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013 9:55 AM
Development Minister Dr. Moira Stilwell, M.D., had an inspiring discussion with Susan Scott-Parker who is recognized internationally as a leader in helping to bridge the employment gap for people with developmental disabilities.
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Friday, March 22, 2013 10:45 AM
Four universities recently benefited from nearly $1.9 million in funding for 17 research infrastructure projects under the British Columbia Knowledge Development Fund.
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Thursday, March 21, 2013 11:15 AM
British Columbia is providing $2 million to the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) to support its work in advanced research in a variety of fields.
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Monday, March 18, 2013 10:15 AM
Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid announced that government is providing the BC Dental Association with $700,000 to eliminate a backlog of patients with severe dental-facial deformities who are awaiting extensive prosthetic treatment, including surgery.
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