Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, has released the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women:

A public inquest into the death of Nicole Chan will begin on Jan. 23, 2023, at 9:30 am at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby).

Young people in Richmond will have access to more mental-health and substance-use services with the opening of the Foundry centre’s permanent location.

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement in recognition of national nurse practitioners’ week from Nov. 13-19, 2022:

People experiencing homelessness have additional warm and safe indoor shelter options as winter weather settles over British Columbia.

More than 1,800 households in seven rural, remote and Indigenous communities on Vancouver Island and three Gulf Island communities can look forward to high-speed broadband internet unlocking better, faster access to digital services and opportunities.

Groundbreaking data that tracks the number of people who experienced homelessness in B.C. will help government better understand the factors that contribute to homelessness, and better support people in finding stable housing and services that meet their needs.

After a lengthy closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Maquinna Marine Provincial Park is open with improved facilities to enhance the experience for the thousands of people who visit the park each year.

Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement in recognition of Health Care Assistant Day on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2022: