Health NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by sector Health en-us Copyright © 2012, Province of British Columbia 5 Informed Dining program kicks off throughout B.C. VICTORIA – With the official launch of the Informed Dining program this week, British Columbians can now easily find important nutrition information when they eat out in restaurants throughout the Province. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012HLTH0052-000676.htm Wed, 16 May 2012 16:15:00 GMT Province supports technologies for people with disabilities VICTORIA –The Province is committed to supporting greater access to communications technologies for people with disabilities, and is pleased to fund the Communication Assistance for Youth and Adults (CAYA) project. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012SD0012-000669.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 19:15:00 GMT Drinking Water Report highlights progress made VICTORIA – Provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall released the 2011 Progress Report on the Action Plan for Safe Drinking Water in British Columbia today, outlining progress made and highlighting areas for additional improvement in the province’s drinking water systems. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012HLTH0051-000666.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 17:45:00 GMT West Vancouver seniors’ housing under redevelopment WEST VANCOUVER – Seniors in West Vancouver are one step closer to more new affordable housing in their community after groundbreaking for the $44.8-million redevelopment of Kiwanis Garden Village. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012ENER0055-000657.htm Sat, 12 May 2012 22:30:00 GMT B.C. leads Canada with ParticipACTION partnership VICTORIA – The Province today announced the formalization of the first provincial partnership with the national, non-profit organization ParticipACTION to further promote healthy living and physical activity in British Columbia. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012HLTH0050-000638.htm Thu, 10 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT Coroners Service confirms identity of deceased boaters PRINCE GEORGE – The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two women who died following a jet-boating incident near Prince George on May 6, 2012. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JAG0073-000629.htm Mon, 07 May 2012 23:36:00 GMT Athletic Commissioner Act introduced in the House VICTORIA – The Province is taking steps to establish a Provincial Athletic Commissioner, who would regulate and supervise professional contests such as boxing, kick-boxing and mixed martial arts. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CSCD0034-000615.htm Mon, 07 May 2012 20:55:00 GMT Amendments strengthen emergency services VICTORIA – Co-ordination of emergency health services in British Columbia will be enhanced with the introduction today of Bill 48. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012HLTH0048-000618.htm Mon, 07 May 2012 20:55:00 GMT Improving mental health supports for families VICTORIA – It’s a surprising statistic for many British Columbians: one in seven children and youth in B.C. struggles with a mental health challenge that interferes with their daily lives and their relationships with friends and relatives. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012CFD0028-000608.htm Mon, 07 May 2012 15:25:00 GMT BC Coroners Service confirms identity of deceased male VANCOUVER – The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male found deceased near Norvan Falls, a North Vancouver wilderness recreational area. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2012JAG0069-000616.htm Fri, 04 May 2012 22:20:00 GMT