B.C.’s decriminalization of people who use drugs comes into effect on Tuesday, Jan. 31. Health Canada granted the Province of B.C. a subsection 56(1) exemption…
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Take steps to test for radon today
Exposure to radon gas is a preventable health risk. The only way to know the level of radon gas in your indoor environment is to test…
COVID-19 vaccines for kids under five begins Aug. 2
Approximately 208,000 eligible infants and children in British Columbia between six months and four years of age will soon be able to receive vaccine protection…
Immunization plan continuing with fall boosters
The B.C. government July 8 announced a fall booster program as the next step in its COVID-19 immunization plan. B.C.’s COVID-19 vaccination strategy has helped…
Interior Health invests in a greener future
This year’s Earth Day theme – invest in our planet – fit perfectly with Interior Health’s commitment to protect the planet and reduce our environmental…
COVID-19 paediatric vaccine delivery starts Nov. 29
Children in British Columbia five to 11-years-old will soon have access to Pfizer’s COVID-19 paediatric vaccine. On Nov. 19, after a thorough review, Health Canada…
B.C. welcomes news of COVID-19 pediatric vaccine
Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Minister of Health Adrian Dix this morning issued a joint statement welcoming Health Canada’s approval of a COVID-19…
Booster dose next step in COVID-19 immunization plan
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…
Proof of vaccination required for Winter Games
Everyone participating in the Greater Vernon 2022 BC Winter Games next February will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The BC Games Society Board…
B.C.’s COVID-19 updates for April 14
B.C. Minister of Health Adrian Dix. Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, today (April 14) issued the following…