For the third consecutive year, Olivia is the top name for girls born in B.C., according to the Vital Statistics Agency. Ethan was the top name for boys in 2014.

Empowering older British Columbians is the main focus of funding announced by Attorney General Suzanne Anton and Port Moody-Coquitlam MLA Linda Reimer on behalf of Health Minister Terry Lake.

Motivation to get out and get active in the winter months can be as fleeting as daylight at this time of year. We all know we need to keep up our activity level, even in the winter weather.

Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement in recognition of World COPD Day:

Living and succeeding with a brain injury is a long, difficult journey – often cyclical and filled with twists and turns.

Health Minister Terry Lake today announced funding of $150,000 to ASK Wellness Society to continue the support of a partnership between the society and Royal Inland Hospital (RIH), which connects vulnerable people with supports after release from the hospital.

Mobile falls prevention clinics will be hitting the road throughout the province to support older British Columbians in reducing their risk of falling.

People seeking treatment for an addiction to opioid drugs such as heroin, oxycodone or fentanyl now have easier access to a medication that helps them to stop using and to rebuild their lives.

Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement on the Office of the Seniors Advocate report entitled “Caregivers in Distress. More Respite Needed”: