U.S. healthcare workers are finding a home in our beautiful province while helping to bring timely care to more patients in BC.
Over 600,000 British Columbians have been connected with a family doctor or nurse practitioner, and that number will continue to grow thanks to our government's recruitment efforts in healthcare.
Learn more: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HLTH0018-000361
Today we mark the 16th Red Dress Day, honouring the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirited People. Together with their loved ones, we mourn their loss, and will keep up the fight to end gender-based violence and harm against Indigenous people.
Three years ago, our BCNDP government made contraception free in B.C. - because people should be able to make decisions about their health based on what’s best for them, not on what they can afford.
In just three years, more than 407,000 contraceptives have been dispensed across the province. More importantly, people are choosing the most effective options, like IUDs and implants, that were once out of reach because of how much they cost upfront.
Learn more: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/.../prescription-contraceptives
A few short weeks ago, we were reminded of the majestic beauty of this pale, blue dot we all call home.
In the most incredible province in this exceptional country: Happy Earth Day.
📷: NASA (Artemis II)
Known as the Festival of Colours, Holi is celebrated today by Hindu communities in BC and around the world. Holi marks the end of winter and the arrival of spring, and honours the values of love, joy and renewal. Holi Hai!
It's almost tax time. If you're a low to middle income renter you can save an extra $400 on your 2025 return. Find out how:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/taxes/income-taxes/personal/credits/renters-tax-credit
To those in British Columbia and around the world celebrating the start of Ramadan tonight — may your home be filled with love and may you find peace and happiness in the tumult of this year. Ramadan Mubarak!
From our BC NDP family to yours, we wish you a happy Lunar New Year and a prosperous year of the Horse!
Kung Hei Fat Choi!
Gong Xi Fa Cai!
Chúc Mừng Năm Mới!
Saehae bok mani badeuseyo!
