Seniors and people with disabilities in Telkwa are celebrating increased access to affordable housing at Telkwa House, a new building providing eight apartments of modular housing funded by the governments of Canada and British Columbia along with community partners.

Single mothers and their children in need of safe, supportive housing in the Tri-Cities have increased housing options with the official opening of Como Lake Gardens.

A new facility officially opened in Surrey today to help individuals facing mental-health issues, problematic substance use or homelessness access housing and supports to help them overcome their challenges.

To ensure a consistent standard of qualification for all officials in professional contests such as mixed martial arts, boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai kickboxing, the B.C. government is putting in place the first of a series of training courses.

Local governments can now apply to have their efforts in creating supportive environments for their community’s seniors recognized.

At British Columbia's request, a national working group will look into cyberbullying and consider whether Criminal Code revisions should be made to address implications associated with online bullying.

Minister of Health Margaret MacDiarmid has issued the following statement: