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Monday, March 7, 2016 1:40 PM
Amendments introduced to the Community Care and Assisted Living Act by Health Minister Terry Lake will mean better care options and added protection for those in assisted-living residences.
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Thursday, March 3, 2016 12:30 PM
British Columbia residents who are making an effort to lead healthier lifestyles can now be rewarded with loyalty points such as Aeroplan, PetroPoints, Scene and MoreRewards, thanks to an innovative new mobile app called Carrot Rewards.
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Monday, February 29, 2016 1:00 PM
B.C. public post-secondary institutions will have access to additional supports to address substance use thanks to a $400,000 investment from the Province for a project co-led by the University of Victoria's Centre for Addictions Research (CARBC) and the Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division.
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Thursday, February 18, 2016 2:45 PM
With more people than ever to qualify for assistance with Medical Services Plan premiums next year, B.C. seniors advocate Isobel Mackenzie joined Health Minister Terry Lake to remind seniors to check if they are eligible.
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Wednesday, February 10, 2016 1:57 PM
British Columbia has introduced amendments to the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act, which will give the College of Pharmacists of B.C. greater ability to protect patients from unscrupulous pharmacy owners.
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Friday, February 5, 2016 11:00 AM
The Province will provide an additional 88 units of transitional housing and shelter, as well as 40 rent supplements for campers currently residing at the Victoria courthouse lawns.
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Friday, January 29, 2016 9:15 AM
The Province is unveiling new resources to assist British Columbians in getting ready for all aspects of the future, from health to finances.
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Thursday, January 28, 2016 9:30 AM
Firefighters in Surrey and Vancouver will be the first in B.C. to carry and administer a potentially life-saving treatment, naloxone, for patients suffering opioid drug overdoses. All paramedics also now will be able to give naloxone.
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Friday, January 1, 2016 9:00 AM
British Columbia’s strong economic growth and fiscal discipline have meant the highest-ever investment in the health of British Columbians, reaching a record $19.1 billion in 2015-16.
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Thursday, December 31, 2015 8:00 AM
For the third consecutive year, Olivia is the top name for girls born in B.C., according to the Vital Statistics Agency. Ethan was the top name for boys in 2014.
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