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Update on measles cases in B.C., ensuring people remain protected

Thursday, July 10, 2025 11:30 AM
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As of July 8, 2025, there is one active, contagious measles case and 10 patients have been hospitalized. In 2025, there have been 102 cases of measles reported across all five regional health authorities in B.C.


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Nearly 50 spaces for women, children open in Kelowna

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 12:30 PM

More women and their children leaving violence now have safe, secure place to stay as 44 new shelter and transitional housing spaces have opened in Kelowna.


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New affordable homes open in Qualicum Beach

Monday, July 7, 2025 12:16 PM

People living in Qualicum Beach with low to moderate incomes have access to 56 new affordable homes with the opening of the Residences at Qualicum Station.


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Western Canada’s first menopause clinic supports more people in B.C.

Friday, July 4, 2025 11:30 AM
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Women and gender-diverse people who are experiencing complex menopause symptoms can now access specialized care at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre’s new Complex Menopause Clinic, a first of its kind in Western Canada.


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New funding expands RCMP hate crimes unit

Friday, July 4, 2025 9:45 AM
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The Province is stepping up its fight against hate-motivated offences by increasing the staffing capacity of the B.C. hate crimes unit, led by the B.C. RCMP.


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People invited to help shape future of WorkBC

Thursday, July 3, 2025 3:30 PM

B.C. is expanding employment services provided by WorkBC centres to offer more choice and tailored support to meet people's individual needs, helping more B.C. job seekers get jobs.


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Province launches program to fund IVF, support families

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 12:15 PM
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Josie Osborne, Minister of Health

People on the path to parenthood now have more supports as the Province launches its first-ever, publicly funded in-vitro fertilization (IVF) program, making IVF care more affordable and accessible for hopeful parents throughout British Columbia.


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Minister’s statement on Taiwanese Heritage Month

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 8:15 AM
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Juifen, Taiwan

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Taiwanese Heritage Month:


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Minister’s statement on Latin American Heritage Month

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 8:00 AM
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July is Latin American Heritage Month

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in celebration of Latin American Heritage Month:


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Province takes action to address health, safety concerns in supportive housing

Monday, June 30, 2025 12:15 PM
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People living and those working in supportive housing will be safer and better supported as the Province begins work to ensure housing providers are able to take quick and decisive action against problematic tenants and guests, and address air-quality issues related to second-hand exposure to fentanyl.


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Opioid-free pain-management options support construction industry workers

Friday, June 27, 2025 11:30 AM
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People posing in front of a banner that says "A conversation can help save a life."

People working in the construction industry benefit from ongoing access to opioid-free pain-management options as the Province supports two pain clinics in Burnaby and Langford.


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Public awareness campaign targets extortion threats

Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:45 PM
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In response to a rise in extortion threats against members of the South Asian community, BC Crime Stoppers is launching a digital media campaign to raise awareness and encourage reporting of extortion activity.


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Families in Princeton will benefit from more child care spaces

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 9:45 AM

Families in Princeton will now have access to 80 new child care spaces at the Riverside Learning Centre.


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