B.C. will be providing patients with better access to the drugs they need thanks to a new agreement with manufacturers of four commonly used generic drugs.

Domestic violence perpetrators, who previously only received intervention services following conviction, will soon have access to new, preventative community-based programs that can be attended before a crime is committed.

Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement on the redevelopment plan for St. Paul's Hospital:

The governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners, today announced the official opening of VQ - The Lake, a new supportive recovery facility for men near Logan Lake.

As part of the Government of British Columbia's ongoing efforts to ensure all British Columbians have the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of sport, 46 groups will share more than $70,000 in funding through Local Sport Program Development (LSPD), Girls Only and Forever Active Bodies (FAB) 55+ grants, announced Coralee Oakes, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development.

The governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners, celebrated the construction progress of a new supportive housing development in Coquitlam.

The Province is helping low-income adults and children access urgent dental care with a $120,000 one-time grant to support dental programs throughout B.C.

April 8, 2015, is Child Abuse Prevention Day in B.C., an opportunity to raise awareness about one of the most serious problems facing society and remind British Columbians that we all have a responsibility to keep children safe.