Following consultations on proposed changes, the federal government has announced final regulations to prevent vaping products from being advertised in ways that the ads can be seen or heard by young people. These new changes will further restrict the promotion … Continue reading →
Since the last report, there have been 25 newly registered COVID-19 cases in B.C. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C. since the pandemic began: 3,053 Vancouver Coastal Health: 990 Fraser Health: 1,610 Island Health: 135 (up 2) Interior Health: 202 … Continue reading →
Seniors in Victoria will soon be able to access the long-term and dementia care they need as they move into a brand new long-term care home with 320 publicly funded beds. Starting on July 10, seniors living with complex health … Continue reading →
The West Shore RCMP Drugs and Organized Crime unit have arrested 5 suspects following an investigation into a multi-jurisdictional drug trafficking operation. Following a nearly year-long complex investigation, the Drugs and Organized Crime Unit executed three search warrants on two … Continue reading →
Construction is underway on eight new affordable rental homes for people in Sooke through a partnership between the Government of B.C. and M’akola Housing Society. Located at 6750 West Coast Rd., the units are in the Hope Centre, which currently … Continue reading →
An independent investigation into Indigenous-specific racism in British Columbia’s health care system was launched on July 9, 2020, by former judge and provincial child advocate Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond. Turpel-Lafond was appointed on June 19 by Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, … Continue reading →
Since the last report, there have been 18 newly registered COVID-19 cases in B.C. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C. since the pandemic began: 3,028 Vancouver Coastal Health: 982 Fraser Health: 1,596 Island Health: 133 (no change) Interior Health: 201 … Continue reading →
Construction is underway on 40 new homes for Indigenous families, individuals and Elders in Langford through a partnership between the Province, M’akola Housing Society and the City of Langford. Located at 731 Station Ave., Phase 1 of the project is … Continue reading →
Since the last report, there have been 18 newly registered COVID-19 cases in B.C. Cases: Total confirmed cases in B.C. since the pandemic began: 3,008 Vancouver Coastal Health: 1018 Fraser Health: 1,589 Island Health: 133 (no change) Interior Health: 203 … Continue reading →
The District of Sooke’s Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) and the Government of B.C., through BC Housing, have identified a new location that will provide approximately 17 shelter spaces for those in the community experiencing homelessness, including people camping in Ed … Continue reading →
