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Friday, February 2, 2024 2:55 PM
People in Vernon and the North Okanagan will have improved access to expanded mental-health and substance-use services as the Province moves forward with a new, state-of-the-art in-patient psychiatric unit at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
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Thursday, February 1, 2024 1:53 PM
The Province is reviewing a recent report by B.C.’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, about the Prescribed Safer Supply program (prescribed alternatives), while making immediate updates to the program based on her recommendations to reduce unintended harms and help people living with addiction stay alive.
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 12:15 PM
More renters with low to moderate incomes will be able to get financial support as the Province provides additional funding to BC Rent Bank to help people sustain their housing when faced with an unanticipated financial challenge.
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024 7:30 AM
Minister Jennifer Whiteside, B.C. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of decriminalization in British Columbia:
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Tuesday, January 30, 2024 1:00 PM
More affordable housing options are on the way for people in B.C. as eligibility for the upcoming Secondary Suites Incentive Program (SSIP) is being expanded to 15 regional districts.
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Monday, January 29, 2024 1:30 PM
More seniors in Lumby will have access to affordable homes, with construction beginning on a new 20-unit housing development.
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Monday, January 29, 2024 12:45 PM
More supports are coming for people who are unhoused and sheltering in encampments.
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Monday, January 29, 2024 9:15 AM
The Province is taking action to eliminate exploitive practices and improve the quality of post-secondary education by strengthening quality standards and bringing in new safeguards for international students in B.C.
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Friday, January 26, 2024 2:00 PM
People in Osoyoos will soon have access to 43 new affordable rental homes with construction starting on an on-reserve housing development.
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Friday, January 26, 2024 12:30 PM
The Province has appointed Dan Levitt as the new seniors advocate for British Columbia as government continues to support oversight and advocacy toward seniors care and the programs and services seniors need.
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