As part of the Province’s work to make sure British Columbians have access to high-quality primary care, 14 additional internationally trained physicians are beginning to practise in rural and remote communities in B.C. in February and March.

Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour has issued the following statement on the observance of the 2017 Fallen Firefighters' Memorial:

As part of the Province’s work to make sure British Columbians have access to high-quality primary care, 14 additional internationally trained physicians will begin practising in rural and remote communities throughout the province, including four family doctors in Northern B.C.

As part of the Province’s work to make sure British Columbians have access to high-quality primary care, 14 additional internationally trained physicians will begin practising in rural and remote communities throughout the province, including five family doctors on Vancouver Island.

The Province is investing $65,000 by supporting the annual BC Bike Race which will welcome 600 participants from 36 countries to coastal British Columbia for the annual seven-day mountain bike race tour.

BC Housing and the Fraser Health Authority are partnering to develop an Intensive Case Management (ICM) team in Langley to increase supports for people in greatest need.

BC Liquor Stores are once again encouraging customers to support the annual Support Dry Grad Campaign, an initiative that raises funds for public and independent schools to host safe, alcohol-free celebration events for graduating high school students.

The Province intends to move ahead with an amendment to the Firefighters Occupational Disease Regulation under the Workers Compensation Act to add presumptions for breast cancer, prostate cancer and multiple myeloma as occupational diseases for firefighters.

Every community in British Columbia benefits when our rural communities are strong.

A resurfacing project has been set for the upcoming construction season to improve the condition of Beaver Creek Road for travellers and extend the life of the road surface.