The Province has provided $240,000 for improved hospice palliative care services in White Rock/South Surrey.

The Province has provided $129,000 for improved access to hospice palliative care in Grand Forks and Osoyoos/Oliver.

The Province has provided $900,000 for improved access to hospice palliative care in Langley.

From the opening the newest hospital on Haida Gwaii, to preparing for construction of a new Centre for Mental Health and Addictions, 2016 strengthened health care for families around the province and 2017 is expected to continue to do so.

For the first time, Oliver is the top name for boys born in B.C. according to the Vital Statistics Agency.

Comfort can come in many different forms and for many patients, a visit from a furry friend can really brighten their day.

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Morris and Minister of Health Terry Lake, issued the following joint statement in response to the BC Coroners Service updated numbers on overdose fatalities.

Updated statistics released today from the BC Coroners Service show the number of illicit drug overdose deaths increased throughout B.C. in November. Government and its partners have taken many significant steps to address the overdose crisis this month.