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Friday, September 28, 2012 3:10 PM
The British Columbia government is helping build communities and local economies through sport with a renewed investment of $500,000 to support the hosting of sporting events throughout the province, announced Bill Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.
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Friday, September 28, 2012 1:30 PM
The government of British Columbia continues to promote breastfeeding as the start of lifelong health for mother and baby, proclaiming Oct. 1 to 7 as World Breastfeeding Week.
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Friday, September 28, 2012 7:15 AM
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Sporting his favourite jersey today, Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett, on behalf of Health Minister Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid, took a walk around Victoria's inner harbour with UBCM delegates to celebrate Jersey Day.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012 2:45 PM
Minister of State for Seniors Ralph Sultan today announced additional funding for Age-friendly BC communities for 2013, supporting seniors around British Columbia.
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Thursday, September 27, 2012 8:30 AM
Health Minister Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid announced $500,000 of funding over the next two years to further support Healthy Minds/Healthy Campuses in promoting wellness on campuses throughout the province.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012 2:40 PM
A tentative agreement has been reached with British Columbia nurses within the government's co-operative gains mandate, Health Minister Dr. Margaret MacDiarmid announced today.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012 8:15 AM
Minister of State for Seniors Ralph Sultan today awarded representatives of nine local governments with Age-friendly BC Recognition, consisting of $1,000 and a congratulatory poster, for their efforts to support older residents in remaining healthy and active in the community.
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Friday, September 14, 2012 1:00 PM
The B.C. government is honouring coaches and their immense contributions to sport and athletes throughout the province by proclaiming the week of Sept. 15-22 as B.C. Coaches Week, announced Bill Bennett, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.
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Monday, September 10, 2012 9:00 AM
It's the second-leading cause of death for youth aged 15-24 years in B.C. and Canada. By the end of high school, one in five teens will seriously consider it, and one in 10 will attempt it. More B.C. youth die from it than anything else except car crashes. "It" is suicide, and it can be prevented.
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Sunday, September 9, 2012 9:00 AM
Did you know that approximately nine out of every 1,000 babies in Canada are born with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)?
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