Health

Reducing health risks from wildfire smoke

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 4:17 PM

People can take steps to protect themselves from wildfire smoke, poor air quality


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Expanding substance-use supports for people in Alberni Valley

Friday, July 31, 2026 11:15 AM

More supports coming so people can get addictions care closer to home


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Improving access to care through new renal facility

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 10:30 AM
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New renal facility at Surrey Memorial Hospital

Expanded services are increasing access to life-saving care in Surrey


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New CT scanner project underway at Kootenay Lake Hospital

Monday, July 27, 2026 1:30 PM

Temporary medical imaging services will help maintain timely access to patient care in the Kootenays


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Connecting more youth to First Nations-led care

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 12:45 PM

New Seabird Island program offers healing, hope, support for young adults


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Adding involuntary care facilities in Surrey, Prince George

Friday, July 10, 2026 11:15 AM
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Renovated facilities will have 132 new beds for people with complex mental-health disorders


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Minister’s statement about new licensing bylaws approved by College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

Monday, July 6, 2026 3:30 PM
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Minister’s statement on new licensing bylaws approved by College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia


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Connecting more people in crisis to supports

Thursday, June 25, 2026 10:00 AM
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Crisis-response teams offer connections to mental-health, substance-use, community supports


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Statement about fifth anniversary of 2021 heat dome

Thursday, June 25, 2026 8:00 AM
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Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, has issued the following statement acknowledging the fifth anniversary of the 2021 heat dome:


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Strengthening ambulance services in Prince George

Monday, June 22, 2026 12:45 PM

New centralized ambulance station supports emergency response, paramedic services


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Minister’s statement on results of tentative agreement with Nurses’ Bargaining Association

Friday, June 19, 2026 4:22 PM

Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement after members of the Nurses’ Bargaining Association voted not to ratify the tentative agreement:


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Expanding access to First Nations-led addictions treatment

Friday, June 19, 2026 10:45 AM

Substance-use supports improving for people in Haida Gwaii, Adams Lake


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Approving access to over-the-counter hearing aids

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 10:15 AM
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New retail, online options provide support for adults with hearing loss


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Ministers’, B.C. seniors advocate’s statements on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Monday, June 15, 2026 8:15 AM
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Josie Osborne, Minister of Health; Niki Sharma, Attorney General; and Dan Levitt, B.C. seniors advocate, have released the following statements in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on Monday, June 15, 2026:


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Sharing local farm harvests through coupon program

Monday, June 8, 2026 9:30 AM

BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program promotes access to fresh foods


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