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by Kyra Hoggan on Thursday Jun 01 2023
Starting today, BC residents have the opportunity for a rebate when they purchase a new electric bike – and because the rebate amount is based on income, the program will make e-bikes a clean transportation choice that is more affordable and accessible for everyone.
 
There are four easy steps associated with accessing the Income Qualified E-Bike Rebate Program:
 
by Province of British Columbia on Thursday Jun 01 2023
Starting today, BC residents have the opportunity for a rebate when they purchase a new electric bike – and because the rebate amount is based on income, the program will make e-bikes a clean transportation choice that is more affordable and accessible for everyone.
 
There are four easy steps associated with accessing the Income Qualified E-Bike Rebate Program:
 
by Province of British Columbia on Thursday Jun 01 2023

Starting June 1, 2023, people in B.C. can get prescriptions from their pharmacist for contraceptives and medications to treat 21 minor ailments, such as allergies, shingles, cold sores, pink eye and uncomplicated urinary tract infections.

by Province of British Columbia on Tuesday May 30 2023

British Columbians living with brain injuries related to substance use now have access to specialized supports through a first-of-its-kind program in Canada.

Vancouver Coastal Health’s (VCH) Cognitive Assessment and Rehabilitation for Substance Use program (CARSU) supports adults with mild to moderate brain injuries related to an overdose.

by Contributor on Thursday May 25 2023

Most disasters happen in the blink of an eye.

That’s why it’s important to take appropriate measures before they happen to ensure you and your loved ones are prepared.

Bigger, hotter, more frequent wildfires can threaten the places we live, and wildfire season is hitting the province early.

by John Boivin Local Journalism Initiative on Tuesday May 23 2023

British Columbia’s emergency health workers are finding themselves in a pretty good place as they mark Paramedic Services Week in the province in 2023.

“It’s an exciting time to join BCEHS,” says Sara Thomas, the manager of clinical operations for Kootenay West.

by Contributor on Thursday May 18 2023

BC RCMP is reminding people to check their phones as dispatch centers have experienced a significant increase in dropped 911 calls.

by Contributor on Wednesday May 17 2023

The BC SPCA is getting ready to help pet guardians impacted by out-of- control wildfires in Fort St. John.

Recent evacuation orders and alerts were issued for North Peace and Tuesday staff and volunteers worked quickly to evacuate a total of 21 animals in our care to the BC SPCA’s South Peace location.

by Lone Sheep Publishing on Tuesday May 16 2023

The BC RCMP has notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident in Kelowna which has resulted in one man being taken to hospital.

Police said that on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at approximately 4 a.m., Kelowna RCMP, including a member of the Police Dog Service, were following a stolen vehicle with four people inside.

by Contributor on Thursday May 11 2023

B.C. Wildlife Federation

The Yaqan Nukiy Lower Kootenay Band will release more than one million burbot in a restored wetland in the Creston Valley this year. 

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