A tentative two-year agreement has been reached with the Facilities Bargaining Association under government's Cooperative Gains Mandate.

Remote First Nations communities throughout British Columbia will receive $700,000 from the Heart and Stroke Foundation, through funding from the Provincial Health Services Authority, to grow community gardens - helping to provide fresh produce to those who would otherwise have limited access to these healthy foods.

Minister of Health Margaret MacDiarmid has issued the following statement:

British Columbia's oil and gas sector is regulated with modern legislation that includes public and environmental safety as top priorities. The protection of human health is a vital aspect of our commitment to world-leading practices. Our health assessment will ensure our province remains a responsible oil and gas resource developer

Health Canada has announced that it has lifted the temporary precautionary suspension on all Novartis influenza vaccine products in Canada.

Following a recommendation from Health Canada to temporarily suspend use of Novartis influenza vaccine products (Agriflu and Fluad), British Columbia has halted the use of these products in its influenza program.

A mobile application that helps the public find local health services has been updated to include laboratory services.

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.