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 …
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Health Canada received more Johnson & Johnson data on same day as U.S. approval
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 …
Recent COVID vaccine results are encouraging
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 …
New addiction treatment, recovery beds coming soon
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 …
New program to help students get moving
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, …
Support for youth in care extended another year
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 …
January 2021 update
Dear Community Members, Happy new year. While 2020 was difficult for all of us in B.C., we have reasons to be optimistic about the coming year. So far, over 40,000 people in the province have received a dose of the …
July 30, 2020 News summary
Dear Community Member, The pandemic has been a challenging time for parents and kids in B.C. While adjusting to new routines, figuring out online learning, and missing out on some summer activities, our kids have been remarkably resilient. But as …
BC Government Police Act Reform
Statement from Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General: “Everyone deserves to be treated fairly in our province and we acknowledge that for many Black, Indigenous and other people of colour, that hasn’t always been the case. “Ensuring …
B.C. bans commercial landlords who forgo federal rent relief from evicting tenants
As quoted: Emergency order is meant to protect small businesses during COVID-19, finance minister says. Alex Migdal · CBC News · Posted: Jun 01, 2020 11:05 AM PT | Last Updated: 2 hours ago B.C. Finance Minister Carole James said she’s heard from small …