Increasing numbers of American health-care professionals are looking north as B.C. continues to break down barriers for U.S. health-care workers to practise here. Since May 2025, the number of job applications received from U.S. health-care workers has doubled to more …
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B.C. adds more training seats for nurse practitioners
The provincial government has added 65 nurse practitioner (NP) training seats to three post-secondary institutions, making training accessible in five regions throughout the province and supporting the growth of B.C.’s health-care workforce. The government is allocating 30 seats at the …
Support for campus overdose prevention and response
As post-secondary classes for the fall semester get underway, students and staff are reminded of the resources available to prevent and respond to overdoses on campus. To support post-secondary communities in protecting students, the Province has distributed 1,600 nasal naloxone …
Let’s celebrate B.C.’s farm produce
As summer winds down and farmers get ready for another harvest season, it’s a great time to celebrate the incredible agriculture and locally produced food and drinks here in B.C. From fresh berries and dairy, to craft beer and B.C. …
B.C. Access Grant helps students afford post-secondary education
The Province is celebrating five years of the B.C. Access Grant, a program that has helped tens of thousands of students throughout B.C. afford post-secondary education. Launched in 2020, the B.C. Access Grant was the first new post-secondary grant program …
Happy B.C. Day long weekend, have fun and stay safe
As the B.C. Day long weekend approaches, please stay informed, be prepared, and plan for your travel. Once your long weekend plans are set, check https://www.drivebc.ca/ for current road conditions. Roads can be busier than normal around holidays, so be patient …
More doctors are coming to B.C.
New strategies are underway to attract internationally trained doctors to British Columbia. This comes as B.C. has received in just two months almost 780 job applications from qualified health professionals across the United States. Since the campaign began to attract …
Western Canada’s first menopause clinic opens at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre
Women and gender-diverse people who are experiencing complex menopause symptoms can now access specialized care at BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre’s new Complex Menopause Clinic, a first of its kind in Western Canada. The clinic provides both in-person and …
Summer on the road: New DriveBC enhances accessibility, user experience
People driving throughout British Columbia this summer can get access to reliable road and weather conditions on provincial highways with a newly updated DriveBC platform. The new DriveBC platform features a simplified map and a cleaner, more intuitive design for …
April 26: Black Eyed Peas, food fiesta, and more at Lapu Lapu Block Party
Hello! This year’s Lapu-Lapu Day Block Party is going to be big, and that’s why I want to reach out to invite you. Last year, we had 60,000-plus guests. And this Saturday, April 26, we’re aiming for an even bigger …