From Fort St. John to Wells, eight communities in northern British Columbia are receiving age-friendly grants to support seniors, so they can live active, safe, socially engaged and independent lives.

From Cache Creek to Trail, 14 communities in the Interior are receiving age-friendly grants to support British Columbia seniors, so they can live active, safe, socially engaged and independent lives.

The British Columbia government is eliminating PharmaCare deductibles for working families with the lowest incomes in the province, helping to make sure they get the prescription medicines they need but currently are struggling to afford, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced today.

The Government of British Columbia has appointed four new board chairs and 11 new members to health authorities’ boards of directors.

The Government of British Columbia has appointed Colleen Nyce, current interim chair, as board chair for Northern Health and Frank Everitt as a board member.

The Province is providing $4.5 million to purchase the Super 8 motel, located at 1706 Main St., for supportive housing.

Provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall has issued the following statement: 

The Province is providing $1.746 million for palliative and hospice care in British Columbia to support patients and caregivers.