First WHO report on e-waste and child health calls for more effective and binding action to protect children from growing health threat Geneva, 15 June 2021—Effective and binding action is […]
WHO: Soaring e-waste affects the health of millions of children
First WHO report on e-waste and child health calls for more effective and binding action to protect children from growing health threat Geneva, 15 June 2021—Effective and binding action is […]
B.C.’s COVID-19 response, latest updates June 15 2021
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia: “Today, we […]
Indigenous children to benefit from land-based programming to promote wellness
About 90 Indigenous early childhood development programs are receiving up to $100,000 each to improve wellness for over 1,700 children through land-based cultural programming. “The pandemic has made it clear […]
WHO: Director-General’s opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 – 14 June 2021
Globally, the number of new cases of COVID-19 reported to WHO has now declined for 7 weeks in a row, which is the longest sequence of weekly declines during the […]
British Columbia: transitioning into Step 2 of BC’s Restart plan June 14 2021
Looks like we might be reaching the end of the tunnel and the Pandemic is coming to and end for Britsh Columbia. Vaccine are up and cases are down. Dr […]
British Columbia: Supporting skilled trades workers, strengthening B.C’s recovery
Training and skills are important to us and our society. People should be recognized for what they can do and how they can serve. Compensation and jobs should be […]
British Columbia: ICBC issues second COVID-19 rebate
ICBC will issue a second COVID-19 rebate in recognition of lower claims costs due to fewer crashes during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’ve been clear that any pandemic-related savings against ICBC’s […]
British Columbia COVID-19 response, latest updates June 11 2021
Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the COVID-19 response in British Columbia: “Today, we […]
British Columbia: Funding provides long-term certainty for northern transportation services
People in northern British Columbia will continue to enjoy safe, reliable transportation options with help from new multi-year funding from the provincial and federal governments. B.C. and Canada are providing […]
British Columbia: Province purchases motel to provide housing
The Province, through BC Housing, has purchased the former Fortune Motel in Kamloops. The motel will initially be renovated to provide up to 40 temporary supportive homes for people experiencing […]