Young people in government care will have access to new and increased supports until the age of 27. Budget 2022 investments will better support them as they transition to adulthood. “Young people transitioning from government care deserve to have the same …
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Rapid tests available for people 40+ at pharmacies
Starting Tuesday, March 15, 2022, rapid antigen test kits will be available through community pharmacies to people aged 40 and older. Eligible individuals can pick up one kit containing five tests every 28 days from participating pharmacies at no cost. Individuals …
Minimum wage increases tied to inflation support workers, families
On June 1, 2022, B.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay boost, with the general minimum wage increasing from $15.20 to $15.65 an hour. The Province is following through on a 2020 commitment to increase the minimum wage to $15 an …
B.C. takes next step in balanced plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions
As people in B.C. continue to step up and become vaccinated in record numbers, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have decreased, leading the provincial health officer to lift additional public health orders. As of Friday, March 11, 2022, B.C.’s indoor mask …
Rapid tests for people 60+ at pharmacies
Starting March 7, 2022, rapid antigen test kits will be available through community pharmacies to people aged 60 and older. Eligible individuals can pick up one kit containing five tests every 28 days from participating pharmacies at no cost. Individuals …
COVID-19 rapid tests for people 70+ to be available at pharmacies
People aged 70 years and older will soon have access to rapid antigen tests through community pharmacies at no cost. “We started using rapid tests to protect those most vulnerable in our province, including those in long-term care, and now …
Budget 2022 moves us forward together to build a StrongerBC
Budget 2022 reflects the choices government is making that are needed to build a stronger B.C. and make life better for people, by investing in B.C.’s economic, environmental and social strengths. Budget 2022 supports bold actions to fight climate change …
British Columbians’ COVID-19 efforts allow easing of restrictions
British Columbia’s provincial health officer is easing COVID-19 restrictions while maintaining key protective measures to support the health and safety of all British Columbians. While keeping the BC Vaccine Card, indoor masking requirements and COVID-19 safety plans in place, the …
Joint statement on the Women’s Memorial March
Premier John Horgan; Hli Haykwhl Ẃii X̱sgaak, Melanie Mark, MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant; Grace Lore, Parliamentary Secretary for Gender Equity; and Murray Rankin, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, have issued the following statement to acknowledge the annual Women’s Memorial March: …
Throne speech lays out plans to build a stronger B.C. by putting people first
Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, has delivered the speech from the throne, outlining government’s plans to build a stronger B.C. for everyone, while continuing to support British Columbians through challenging times. “From rebuilding after the fires and floods …