http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by theme Healthy Living and Physical Fitness en-us Copyright © 2009, Province of British Columbia 5 VANCOUVER - With more than half of the province's tourists coming from within British Columbia, Tourism BC is making sure more domestic travellers take advantage of B.C.'s world- class ski destinations, Kevin Krueger, Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts announced today. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TCA0011-000541.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:30:55 GMT VICTORIA – The Centre for Hip Health and Mobility’s mobile research lab, the first of its kind in Canada, makes its debut in Victoria today, announced Minister of State for the Olympics and ActNow BC Mary McNeil. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HLS0032-000562.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:17:20 GMT VICTORIA – B.C.’s new Produce Availability Initiative will provide British Columbians living in remote communities with improved access to fresh vegetables and fruits through a $915,000 investment from government, announced Steve Thomson, Minister of Agriculture and Lands. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009AL0019-000569.htm Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:10:17 GMT VICTORIA – Canadian Patient Safety Week kicks off across the country this week, from Nov. 2 to 6, and to raise awareness here in British Columbia, patients are being told that ‘It’s Good to Ask' questions of their health-care providers. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSERV0029-000557.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:41:05 GMT VERNON – Creekside Landing, a newly renovated campus of care consisting of 38 assisted living units and 70 residential care beds, reopened its doors for seniors in Vernon. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0062-000537.htm Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:35:41 GMT VICTORIA – B.C.’s physician incentive programs continue to demonstrate positive results for both patients and doctors according to the 2008-2009 annual report of the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC). http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSERV0028-000527.htm Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:43:12 GMT VANCOUVER – As British Columbia continues to experience increased pandemic H1N1 influenza activity, health officials are reiterating important messages regarding the use of antivirals to treat infection from this novel virus. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HLS0030-000529.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:31:44 GMT VANCOUVER – A fixed-priced contract for the construction of a new, retractable roof on BC Place has been signed. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009TCA0010-000520.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:55:46 GMT VANCOUVER – Foster parents around the province will be more ready than ever to deal with babies who are going through a heightened period of crying, said Minister of Children and Family Development Mary Polak. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009CFD0010-000516.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:06:11 GMT PRINCE GEORGE – The Province has provided $700,000 to expand and renovate the Rotary Hospice House allowing more Prince George residents to receive medical support services in the comfort of a home-like environment during their final stages of life. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009HSD0060-000508.htm Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:44:28 GMT