December 02, 2021 Robson Square ice rink is open for people to lace up their skates and hit the ice this winter for the 12th annual outdoor skating season. “The iconic Robson Square ice rink is officially opening to provide …
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Five paid sick days coming Jan. 1, 2022
Nov.24, 2021 (Translations: Traditional Chinese 繁體中文, Simplified Chinese簡體中文, French, Korean, Punjabi, Tagalog, read HERE) Paid sick leave will be standard for workers in British Columbia beginning Jan. 1, 2022, with a minimum of five paid sick days each year. …
Joint statement on Health Canada approval of COVID-19 pediatric vaccine
November 19, 2021 (Translations: Traditional Chinese 繁體中文,Arabic, Farsi, French, Japanese, Korean, Punjabi, Tagalog, Vietnamese, read HERE ) Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have issued the following statement regarding Health Canada’s approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine …
St. Paul’s Hospital moves forward with new research centre
November 17, 2021 People are a step closer to a new clinical support and research centre at St. Paul’s Hospital as the Province shortlists three proponents to participate in the request for proposal (RFP) to design and build the new centre. …
Indoor mask mandate extended
October 29, 2021 British Columbia’s provincial health officer has extended the mask mandate that requires masks be worn in all indoor public spaces throughout B.C. The previous order, which was set to expire on Oct. 31, 2021, has been extended …
Federal proof of vaccination for travellers now available
October 29, 2021 (Translations: Traditional Chinese 繁體中文, French, Punjabi, read HERE ) British Columbians can now access the Canadian COVID-19 proof of vaccination for travel. Starting Oct. 30, 2021, this proof of vaccination will be required when travelling in Canada by …
Provincewide booster dose is next step in COVID-19 immunization plan
October 26, 2021 For information about booster shots, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/vaccine/booster More people in B.C. will start to receive invitations for a COVID-19 booster shot as the Province continues its COVID-19 immunization plan, prioritizing B.C.’s elderly and most at-risk through to …
Democracy & Me Poetry Contest – Calling all young poets
October 27, 2021 The Lieutenant Governor and the Speaker launched the Democracy & Me youth poetry contest. From now until February 28, 2022 we are accepting page poetry and spoken word submissions from K-12 students in BC. Attached is a …
Register children age 5-11 in the provincial get vaccinated system
October 13, 2021 Parents can register children ages 5-11 in the provincial Get Vaccinated system, to prepare for when COVID-19 vaccines are Health Canada approved and available in BC. Parents will receive a text, email or phone call when …
BC Vaccine Card increases confidence, keeps businesses open, makes events safer
Sep.13, 2021 The BC Vaccine Card is now in effect throughout British Columbia, bringing people together to enjoy certain businesses and recreational events safely. Starting Sept. 13, 2021, new COVID-19 vaccine requirements will apply so businesses can stay open and people …