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Economy
Fraser Valley poultry farmers get help to prevent avian flu
Approximately 75 poultry farms in the Fraser Valley will be upgrading their barns to reduce the risk of avian influenza and to support the supply of B.C. eggs and chicken that families throughout the province depend on as a trusted source of protein.
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Mission families will benefit from new child care spaces
Families in Mission will now have access to a new child care centre with 67 new licensed spaces.
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Government Operations
Final temporary closure of 2025 for Joffre Lakes Park planned for September
Pipi7iyekw/Joffre Lakes Park will be temporarily closed to recreational visitors from Sept. 2 to Oct. 3, 2025, marking the final temporary closure for the park this year.
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Mental-health screening tool launched in Nelson
The Province and the Nelson Police Department have launched HealthIM, a digital public-safety tool designed to improve officer response to people in crisis.
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Multiculturalism
Adult literacy programs strengthen B.C.’s workforce, communities
More communities in B.C. will have access to free adult literacy programs to improve basic writing, reading, math and digital skills, which will unlock new opportunities for people and help build a stronger, more resilient workforce.
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Services
Deputy provincial health officer’s statement on back-to-school vaccinations
Dr. Martin Lavoie, British Columbia’s deputy provincial health officer, has issued the following statement to make sure children in B.C. are up to date on all their vaccines as part of back-to-school preparations:
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Final temporary closure of 2025 for Joffre Lakes Park planned for September
Pipi7iyekw/Joffre Lakes Park will be temporarily closed to recreational visitors from Sept. 2 to Oct. 3, 2025, marking the final temporary closure for the park this year.
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