BC Gov News

The Facilities Bargaining Association (FBA), which represents approximately 42,000 people delivering health services throughout British Columbia, has ratified a new agreement under government’s Sustainable Services Negotiating Mandate.

The BC Coroners Service’s 2018 Data Release for illicit Drug Overdose Deaths in British Columbia has stated that in 2018, 1,489 people died by overdose due to a poisoned, unregulated drug supply. In response, Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement:

The number of British Columbians dying from illicit drug overdoses plateaued in 2018, despite significant efforts from groups around the province to prevent deaths.

From Sooke to Port Hardy, seven communities on Vancouver Island are receiving age-friendly grants to support seniors so they can live active, socially engaged and independent lives.

From Kitimat to Tumbler Ridge, seven communities in northern B.C. are receiving age-friendly grants to support seniors so they can live active, socially engaged and independent lives.

From Keremeos to Elkford, 10 communities in the Interior of B.C. are receiving age-friendly grants to support seniors so they can live active, socially engaged and independent lives.

From Burnaby to Maple Ridge, four communities in Fraser Health are receiving age-friendly grants to support seniors so they can live active, socially engaged and independent lives.

First Nations communities are receiving age-friendly grants to support Elders and seniors so they can live active, socially engaged and independent lives.