The Province is continuing its strong support for the work of British Columbia's Provincial Sport Organizations (PSOs) by providing them with more than $9 million in funding for 2011/12.

B.C. businesses now have access to a comprehensive guide that provides information on how to create a business environment that is safe and comfortable for seniors.

The Province has unveiled a suite of multimedia training resources that will support physicians and other health professionals to educate seniors in ways to prevent falls and stay healthy.

Effective July 4, 2011, pharmacies in B.C. will no longer offer incentives such as loyalty points or rewards on the portion of prescriptions paid for by PharmaCare, in order to prevent taxpayer money from subsidizing these programs.

A new centre to help individuals at risk of homelessness with mental health and addiction issues is now under construction in Surrey.

The largest supportive housing development to be built under a partnership between the Province, the City of Vancouver and Streetohome Foundation is starting construction in Vancouver.

Federal representatives today commended B.C.'s Office to Combat Trafficking in Persons (OCTIP), on the launch of a training curriculum aimed at enhancing the ability of first responders and service providers to identify, assist and protect victims of human trafficking in British Columbia.

The Interior Heart and Surgical Centre Project reached a critical milestone today with the announcement of the three proponents shortlisted following the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to design, build, finance and maintain the Interior Heart and Surgical Centre (IHSC) Building.