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Please note the following COVID-19 updates for April 23, 2021: New Travel Restrictions New provincial travel order effective April 23, 2021 A new order will expand existing travel restrictions to ensure that British Columbians stay within their local areas and reduce non-essential travel. Travel restrictions to stop non-essential travel between geographic regions in B.C. will be in effect until May 25, 2021. All non-essential travel should be avoided. This includes travel for vacation and...Read More

B.C.’s COVID-19 Immunization Plan is designed to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19. The information on this page is updated frequently and is subject to change based on vaccine availability and the latest COVID-19 data. Read MoreRead More

Often, the earlier a disease is diagnosed, the more likely it is that it can be cured or successfully managed. When you treat a disease early, you may be able to prevent or delay problems from the disease. Treating the disease early may also make the disease easier to live with. Read MoreRead More

With the gradually easing public health restrictions enacted early in January, several colleges and universities are looking forward to welcoming students back in person and on campus. At Gateway College, we remain committed to returning to a full on-campus, in-person learning experience for all students during the 2022 term. We will be starting the year by introducing a new program for the students, the Diploma in Business Management, and offering new...Read More

As we age we lose lean body mass (i.e., muscles) consequently, our calorie requirements decline. Yet our vitamin and mineral requirements remain the same, in fact sometimes they increase. That means the foods we eat must be energy dense – so every bite is loaded with vitamins and minerals. Eating toast and tea isn’t enough, and can contribute to malnutrition. Read MoreRead More

The BC’s Provincial Health Officer (PHO) introduced new province-wide restrictions to address rising COVID-19 case counts.  These restrictions are in effect until midnight April 19, 2021. Below is a summary. Athletic Activities All indoor adult group fitness activities are cancelled until April 19 at midnight. Gyms and recreation facilities that offer individual workouts and personal training sessions can remain open as long as they have a COVID-19 Safety Plan that is strictly followed. Religious Gatherings and...Read More

Food poisoning (also known as foodborne illness or food-related illness) is caused by eating food that has been contaminated by bacteria, viruses or parasites. Read MoreRead More

WHO WE ARE With support from the BC Ministry of Health and BC Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, the Provincial COVID-19 Mobile Response Team (MRT) offers psychosocial support, education, and consultation to organizations and agencies working within British Columbia’s COVID-19 public health emergency. MRT serves frontline health care workers specifically long-term care professionals and other community care providers, who have been impacted by the pandemic. Support is provided provincially...Read More

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Anyone can fall, but the risk of falling becomes greater with age. There are a number of simple steps you can take in and around your home to help prevent falls and the injuries caused by falling. Read MoreRead More