Police in B.C. won’t be randomly stopping people on roads to make sure they aren’t travelling outside their health region during the pandemic, according to the public safety minister, even though the premier alluded to that as he announced the …

The B.C. government is providing $50 million in financial relief for more than 14,000 restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, gyms and fitness centers impacted by provincial health orders recently announced to combat COVID. The grant can also be used to cover …

Low- to moderate-income residents are moving into 32 affordable rental homes, with the first phase of a new housing development opening in the community. “This development will help more than 100 families and individuals in Salmon Arm find safe and …

A decision on the one dose COVID-19 vaccine should be available in two weeks. On Saturday Health Canada received additional data required to inform its decision on Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine. This data is what health regulators need to …

Evidence is mounting leading scientists to the conclusion that one dose of a leading vaccine may be almost as good as two. There is also news that in future Pfizer’s vaccine might not need to be kept in extraordinarily cold …

The pandemic has created additional challenges for people who are struggling with substance use and the organizations that support them. Under the previous government, investments in bed-based care did not meet demand, resulting in long waitlists and lack of service …

Our government is launching the Active School Travel Pilot Program at 11 schools across the province in an effort to increase the number of students using active transportation to get to school. This will allow more kids to get outside, …

Youth and young adults in our care deserve to feel supported and safe, especially as we navigate the pandemic. We are extending emergency measures until March 31, 2022 – another year – so that young adults who would otherwise have …