The government of B.C. is investing $1.14 million in BikeBC this year, to expand and build cycling lanes, trails and paths for healthier B.C. families and communities.

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

The Government of B.C. and the John Howard Society of the Lower Mainland announced today the official opening of Elliott House, a 20-bed community-based residential facility for men in Abbotsford.

The Government of British Columbia is launching an open competition to recruit B.C.'s first seniors' advocate.

Members of the public are being reminded that beginning Dec. 2, 2013, if they are visiting someone in a health-care facility, they will be expected to have been vaccinated or wear a mask to help protect those most vulnerable this influenza season.

The Ministry of Health is expanding a retinal disease treatment program to provide full coverage for vision-saving drug therapies for two diseases of the eye, announced Health Minister Terry Lake.

Health Minister Terry Lake has issued the following statement in recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month:

The members of a review committee directed by Health Minister Terry Lake to undertake a strategic and operational review to assist Fraser Health have been named.