The first anniversary of a $105-million investment over three years in Fair PharmaCare deductibles and co-payments shows that the changes are making a real difference in people’s lives.

Olivia is the front-runner for the most popular name for babies born this year in British Columbia.

This is Anna McMahon’s story. It illustrates how a few hours of volunteering a week can transform the lives of children and youth for the better.

More children living with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare, severe and degenerative neuromuscular disease, soon will have access to the life-changing treatment Spinraza.

Adrian Dix, B.C.’s Minister of Health, has issued the following statement in response to the Government of Alberta’s decision to expand the use of biosimilars:

People in Greater Victoria will benefit from improved palliative and end-of-life care with more community hospice beds and acute palliative care beds at the Royal Jubilee Hospital.

The Province is taking action to make work safer for health-care workers by committing $8.5 million over three years for a new organization that will address workplace safety.

Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, has issued the following statement on changes to the provincial influenza prevention policy: