Future health professionals on southern Vancouver Island will benefit from an additional 64 student spaces at Camosun College to get the training they need as health care assistants to provide the high-quality health care B.C. families deserve.

In order to raise awareness about workplace rights and responsibilities, the Ministry of Labour, Citizens' Services and Open Government will be releasing a series of information bulletins and factsheets this week as Labour Day approaches. This is the second in the series.

A significant increase in the number of recreational drowning incidents this summer is prompting the BC Coroners Service to reiterate the need for greater caution around the province's lakes, rivers and ocean coastline.

Last weekend, the BC Coroners Service began investigations into the tragic deaths of eight individuals who drowned in B.C.'s rivers and lakes. These deaths involved individuals from ages 12 to 75 and occurred in a variety of circumstances.

The British Columbia government is heartily congratulating both the men's eights rowing team for its thrilling silver-medal race and swimmer Brent Hayden for his bronze-medal performance in the 100-metre freestyle on Wednesday at the London Olympics.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who was found deceased in the Fraser River in Prince George on July 29, 2012.

Seniors in Richmond now have increased access to affordable housing at The Maple Residences, a new building providing 144 units of seniors housing, funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia along with community partners.

Beginning Aug. 1, 2012, British Columbia parents will be able to register the birth of their newborn child online, with the launch of a new birth registration system.

Doctors have ratified a new four-year agreement that will support ongoing efforts to recruit and retain physicians, while also improving access to specialists and care in rural and remote communities.

Nine local governments will receive Age-friendly BC Recognition for their efforts to support older residents to remain healthy and active in the community.