May 16, 2022 (Translations: French, Traditional Chinese繁體中文, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, read HERE ) Communities in British Columbia are encouraged to support seniors so they can live active and independent lives as $500,000 in a new round of age-friendly grants are …
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May 16, 2022 (Translations: French, Traditional Chinese繁體中文, Simplified Chinese簡體中文, Punjabi, Tagalog, read HERE ) British Columbians are invited to share their feedback about buying products and services, which will help inform potential improvements to B.C.’s consumer protection laws. The Province is launching an …
BC’s response to COVID-19 AND Immunization Plan AND Rapid Test Kit
Get your rapid antigen testing kit Rapid antigen testing kits are free for EVERYONE. A pharmacy should never ask you to pay for a kit. Visit your local pharmacy and ask for your testing kit. Anyone can ask for a kit. You …
Medical Services Plan coverage continues for people with maintained status
April 29, 2022 Effective May 1, 2022, Medical Services Plan (MSP) policy will be updated so individuals who remain in B.C. with maintained status will have access to temporary MSP coverage until a decision is made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship …
Data published on vaccination status of regulated health professions
May 10, 2022 B.C.’s provincial health officer (PHO) is publishing data collected regarding the COVID-19 vaccination status of regulated health professionals for 17 of the 18 health regulatory colleges as of April 25, 2022. On March 7, 2022, the PHO …
Minister’s statement on National Nursing Week
May 09, 2022 Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, has issued the following statement in recognition of National Nursing Week, May 9-15, and National Nursing Day, May 12, 2022: “National Nursing Week and National Nursing Day provide excellent opportunities for British …
Helping more British Columbians visit the dentist
May 04, 2022 The Province is helping more British Columbians with low incomes receive much-needed dental care. Not-for-profit clinics will receive $2.8 million in new support over the next three years to ensure they can continue providing life-changing dental care …
ICBC changes its policy on seeking costs from cyclists and pedestrians
May 04, 2022 (Media release from ICBC, visit HERE) ICBC is making changes to its policy on when cyclists, pedestrians and other active transportation users could be charged with damages to a vehicle when they have some responsibility for a …
ICBC one-time relief rebate update
May 04, 2022 Relief rebates coming to B.C. drivers this spring (icbc.com) Starting in May, customers who have signed up for direct deposit with us will receive their rebate in their bank account. Customers can sign up for direct deposit on icbc.com …
BC PharmaCare provides new, expanded coverage
May 02, 2022 Thousands of people in B.C. will benefit from BC PharmaCare’s new and expanded coverage of medications for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, severe hypoglycemia, migraines, the treatment of low white blood cell levels, multiple sclerosis, heart failure, …