BC Gov News

Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement in recognition of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2014:

A pilot project that helps high-risk inmates transition back into society through housing, health and community supports has shown promise in reducing criminal behaviour among program participants and is being implemented at three B.C. correctional centres.

Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement in recognition of Paramedic Services Week, May 25 - 31, 2014:

The Facilities Bargaining Association and the Health Employers' Association of BC have reached a tentative five-year agreement under the new Economic Stability Mandate.

Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement on National Nursing Week, May 12-18, 2014:

Forty-nine local governments have received BC Healthy Community Capacity Building Fund grants ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 to assist with healthy community planning, projects and policy development.