The B.C. government has introduced amendments to the Employment Standards Act that, if passed, will provide workers with up to three hours of paid leave to get each dose of […]
Paid Sick Leave in British Columbia
The B.C. government has introduced amendments to the Employment Standards Act that, if passed, will provide workers with up to three hours of paid leave to get each dose of […]
Sunday Offering April 18 2021 : God’s Power and Wisdom
A Church Divided Over Leaders 10 I appeal to you, brothers and sisters,[a] in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you […]
Province supports Wet’suwet’en Nation MOU on title and rights negotiations
The Province is providing Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chiefs with $7.22 million to support work to implement Wet’suwet’en title and rights. The funding will be used to support Wet’suwet’en governance, engage in […]
Greater access to nature for a healthier, brighter future
People in British Columbia are visiting BC Parks in ever-increasing numbers, and the Province is increasing its investment to promote access and protect nature in some of the most beautiful […]
More support for communities to tackle racism
The Province is providing an additional $372,500 to the Resilience BC Anti-Racism Network to help organizations combat racism in communities throughout B.C. Thirty-six organizations will receive the increased funding to […]
Government helps more older adults stay independent with expanded program
More seniors and Elders in British Columbia will be able to maintain their independence and stay in their own homes as the Province funds an expansion of the United Way’s Better […]
WHO Director-General’s opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 – 16 April 2021
Around the world, cases and deaths are continuing to increase at worrying rates. Globally, the number of new cases per week has nearly doubled over the past two months. This […]
Minister’s statement on B.C.’s vaccine rollout
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has released the following statement about British Columbia’s vaccine rollout: “We know how eager people are to be vaccinated. I am proud of B.C.’s […]
Remarks from the Chief Public Health Officer on Friday, April 16, 2021
Today we’ll start with the latest numbers then discuss current and coming challenges and highlight an example of one of the many ways Canadians are supporting each other as […]
Global shortage of innovative antibiotics fuels emergence and spread of drug-resistance
The world is still failing to develop desperately needed antibacterial treatments, despite growing awareness of the urgent threat of antibiotic resistance, according to report by the World Health Organization. WHO reveals that none […]