British Columbia is providing $2 million to the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) to support its work in advanced research in a variety of fields.

The government of British Columbia and the BC Medical Association are partnering to establish a new incentive that will help improve access to primary and specialist physician care in rural communities.

Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid issued the following statement today in response to an audit report from the Office of the Auditor General, which examined a government service delivery contract with MAXIMUS BC.

A two-year tentative labour agreement has been reached with the Health Science Professionals Bargaining Association.

Resident physicians have ratified a new four-year collective agreement consistent with government's Cooperative Gains Mandate.

Nurses and employers have ratified a new two-year collective agreement that ensures patients and families continue to receive quality health care, while respecting government's Cooperative Gains Mandate.

Three qualified teams have been shortlisted to participate in the Request for Proposals (RFP) phase of the competitive selection process to design and build the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre Replacement project.

Doctors have ratified a new four-year agreement that will support ongoing efforts to recruit and retain physicians, while also improving access to specialists and care in rural and remote communities.