As part of its commitment under the Provincial Domestic Violence Plan, the B.C. government is investing $500,000 to increase access to transition house and safe-home services for Aboriginal women and children who are affected by domestic violence.

British Columbians throughout the province are benefiting from the actions included in the one-year progress update on Accessibility 2024.

Helping seniors remain safe, active and independent is garnering honours for 11 communities around British Columbia, Health Minister Terry Lake announced.

Perseverance, strength and resilience - these are the traits of B.C.'s children and youth in care.

Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement on the Office of the Seniors Advocate's report entitled "Seniors Housing: Affordability, Accessibility, Availability":

The Province is providing $1 million to support some of B.C.'s most vulnerable residents, those living with addictions challenges.

Twenty-eight B.C. communities have been awarded age-friendly community planning and project grants to support strategies to help seniors stay mobile, physically active, socially connected and healthy.

The B.C. government will fund approximately 145 extreme weather shelter spaces across Greater Victoria this winter to help those whose health and safety may be threatened by cold, wet weather.

Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Seniors Advocate report "The Journey Begins: Together, We Can Do Better":