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We're thrilled to welcome so many skilled health professionals, like Dr. West, who are making BC their home. Since launching targeted recruitment last year, more than 400 US health care workers have accepted job offers. (1/2)

For the past 2 years, people in BC have been able to screen for cervical cancer at home. BC is the first province in Canada to offer self-screening using HPV testing — more accurate, earlier detection that helps prevent cancer.

Mass timber is changing the way we build. BC is investing in local mass timber producers to support skilled jobs, grow manufacturing and build a more sustainable forestry sector for generations to come.

BC is strengthening public health care by attracting more health-care professionals from the US. Since launching targeted recruitment in March 2025, we’ve received more than 2,750 job applications from US health-care professionals.

Foundry Tri-Cities is now open, offering youth ages 12 to 24 free, confidential support with: • Drop-in counselling • Peer support • Substance use support • Physical & sexual health care • Groups & workshops • Help with employment and education FoundryBC.ca

Lots to celebrate in this roundtable on women's health - if I can stop public health fangirling over @DrJenGunter

This International Women's Day, we're celebrating the achievements of women and girls here in British Columbia, across Canada and around the world. And we recommit to building a province where every person is valued, protected and able to thrive.

When we turn the clocks ahead on March 8, it will be the last time change ever for BC. We're changing to a permanent daylight saving time, simply called Pacific Time (PT). Learn more: News.gov.bc.ca/33415

(1/3) Canadian athletes are heading to the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy this week. Meet the 9 competitors who call BC home. We'll be cheering on these hometown heroes! Learn more: paralympic.ca

Speaking up is one way to interrupt harmful behaviour. An active bystander is someone who notices harmful behaviour and finds safe ways to intervene. If there is imminent danger, call 911. Find more ways to help prevent sexual violence at SafeCampusesBC.ca

Menopausal hormone therapies and more diabetes medications and are now available at no cost. If you have MSP (BC's Medical Services Plan), you’re already covered. Just bring your prescription and your BC Services Card to any pharmacy. Learn more: gov.bc.ca/NationalPharma…

BC Olympic athletes are returning home from Italy and we couldn't be more proud! Congratulations to everyone who competed, their coaches and support staff, friends, families, and the communities that stand behind them. We celebrate you!

The nameplate on the tower of the stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge flanked by two bridge medallions created by local Indigenous artists, recognizes the long history of First Nations in the area. For more information visit: pattullobridgereplacement.ca/fn-artprogram/ @Patulloproject @TranBC

Those wishing to share a message of condolence and support with the people of Tumbler Ridge can sign the online book of condolences: gov.bc.ca/MessagesForTum…. Supports are available for anyone who needs them at gov.bc.ca/TumblerRidge

To respond to extortion, a new Community Advisory Group will help build engagement and communication by listening, identifying issues and relaying them to law enforcement and government. Members bring experience in law enforcement, victims advocacy and local business.

We're making careful choices and investing to secure BC's future and protect what matters most to British Columbians. Budget 2026 priorities are protecting core public services, growing the economy, keeping taxes low and reducing the deficit responsibly. BCBudget.gov.bc.ca

This week we witnessed a truly horrific school shooting in Tumbler Ridge. And at a time when British Columbians are uniting in support of the community, some people have been exploiting this tragedy to push a political agenda against trans kids. That's shameful and wrong. 🧵

Today is a Day of Mourning in BC for the tragedy in Tumbler Ridge. Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives, students and staff, first responders, and the entire Tumbler Ridge community. Please join us in observing a moment of silence at 12:00 PM (PST).

A book of condolences to honour the memory of the victims of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy is available for the public to sign at #BCLeg. An online book is available at la-bc.ca/bKQf6uf #InMemoriam

British Columbians grieve with Tumbler Ridge and hold the families & friends suffering loss & affected by the tragedy close in our hearts. If you need support: 310-Mental Health Support: 310-6789 Kids Help Phone: 1-800-668-6868 FoundryBC.ca