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Adrian Dix attended a meeting a Zoom meeting with the Cloverdale Chamber of Commerce to discuss the budget and planning of the new Surrey hospital. The three hospital will be situated near the Kwantlen university campus in Cloverdale. And it is budgeted for $1.6 billion dollars to be spent on building a facility that will be centralized with a cancer center as well as other services to assist in t...

Informal comments to the media by Anniken Huitfeldt, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Norway, on the situation on the Middle East at the Security Council Media Stakeout. Briefing by Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) , on Violence targeting women in peace and security processes (Women and peace and security) UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet told the S...

Washington D.C. 19 January 2022 (PAHO) – With COVID-19 surging throughout the Americas and demand for diagnostics higher than ever, the Pan American Health Organization Director Carissa F. Etienne has called on countries to prioritize rapid antigen tests for those with symptoms – who are most at risk of spreading the disease. With 7.2 million new COVID cases reported in the region over the past we...

As of Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, 89.3% (4,448,921) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 83.4% (4,157,150) have received their second dose. In addition, 92.4% (4,282,675) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, 89.7% (4,156,635) have received their second dose and 34.3% (1,591,505) have rece...

As of Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, 89.3% (4,448,921) of eligible people five and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine and 83.4% (4,157,150) have received their second dose. In addition, 92.4% (4,282,675) of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, 89.7% (4,156,635) have received their second dose and 34.3% (1,591,505) have rece...

The volcanic eruption near Tonga and subsequent tsunami requires an urgent response. With telecommunications down, WHO is on the ground in Tonga helping coordinate the response by channelling information between UN agencies, humanitarian partners and the Tongan government. Information on the degree of destruction is still being gathered but WHO will do all it can to support the people and governme...

On Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, the Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) will reopen to regular vehicle traffic between Hope and Merritt. This will be a much more convenient route for people who need to […] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depictions-media--4208927/support .

Briefing by Karim Khan, Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), on Sudan and South Sudan. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depictions-media--4208927/support .

In a virtual news conference, Dr. Supriya Sharma, chief medical adviser with Health Canada, confirms the department's regulatory approval of Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 oral antiviral. The treatment is intended for adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill. She is joined by Dr. Marc Berthiaume, director of the Bureau of Medical Science at Health Canada, D...

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create stress and anxiety for many Canadians, particularly those who do not have ready access to their regular support networks. Through the Wellness Together Canada online portal, people of all ages across the country can access immediate, free and confidential mental health and substance use supports, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Become a supporter of thi...

COVID-19 Update for January 14, 2022 Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, for an update on COVID-19, including the Province’s latest epidemiological modelling. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depictions-media--4208927/support .

Parliament Hill, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discusses the federal government’s response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the spread of the Omicron variant. He is joined by federal ministers Jean-Yves Duclos (health), Filomena Tassi (public services and procurement) and Mary Ng (international trade). Responding to questions from reporters, the prime minister comments on Quebec's announcement...

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Afghanistan and other issues. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depictions-media--4208927/support .

Businesses that were ordered to fully close on Dec. 22, 2021, including bars, nightclubs and lounges that do not serve full meals, gyms, fitness and adult dance centres and event venues that can no longer hold events, can apply for relief grants of between $1,000 and $10,000. Funds from the program, which is expected to support more than 3,000 businesses, can help with expenses such as rent, emplo...

Last week, more than 15 million new cases of COVID-19 were reported to WHO from around the world – by far the most cases reported in a single week – and we know this is an underestimate. This huge spike in infections is being driven by the Omicron variant, which is rapidly replacing Delta in almost all countries.  However, the number of weekly reported deaths has remained stable since October last...

Washington D.C. 12 January 2022 (PAHO) – With COVID-19 infections accelerating in the Americas and the detection of the Omicron variant in at least 42 countries and territories in the region, the Pan American Health Organization Director Carissa F. Etienne has called on countries to ensure health workers have access to protective equipment and additional COVID-19 vaccine doses where available. As...

Join Adrian Dix, Minister of Health and Dr. Bonnie Henry, BC’s provincial health officer, for an update on COVID-19. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depictions-media--4208927/support .

On Parliament Hill, John Brassard, the Conservative critic for ethics and accountable government, and Pierre Paul-Hus, the party’s critic for public services and procurement, discuss the Public Health Agency of Canada’s decision to collect data from millions of mobile devices to understand travel patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the House of Commons is not scheduled to resume until Jan...

Businesses ordered fully closed include: gyms, fitness and adult dance centres bars, lounges and nightclubs event venues that can no longer hold events Relief grants of between $1,000 and $10,000 will be provided to eligible businesses based on their number of employees, following the similar formula to the previous Circuit Breaker Relief Grant that supported businesses in the spring of 2021. Beco...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addresses Canadians on the COVID-19 situation. He announces the federal government is temporarily expanding eligibility for the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit and the Local Lockdown Program amid the implementation of new restrictions across the country. He also announces that three members of his staff and three members of his security detail have tested positive for...

2021 was a year in which we lost 3.5 million people to COVID-19 – more deaths than from HIV, malaria and tuberculosis combined in 2020. WHO issued updated guidance for health workers, recommending the use of either a respirator or a medical mask. Only half of WHO’s Member States have been able to reach the target of vaccinating 40% of their populations by the end of the year. Today, COVAX shipped...

The provincial health officer is implementing additional measures to address rising COVID-19 case counts that could result in increased hospitalizations and critical care admissions and the potential to overstress the health-care system. Revised provincial health officer orders will take effect on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. The restrictions will extend to Jan. 18, 2022, at 11:59 p.m.,...

Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery and Innovation for an announcement related to supporting restaurants in B.C. during the COVID-19 pandemic Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/depictions-media--4208927/support .

Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia's provincial health officer, and B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix provide an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province amid a surge in cases and the spread of the Omicron variant in B.C. Dr. Henry announces revisions to public-health orders currently in place. The new measures include limiting the number of people allowed at indoor personal gatherings, impo...

Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure; Lana Popham, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries; Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General; and officials for a briefing on the Coquihalla Highway progress and an update on flood recovery. Livestream with a sign language interpreter available on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BCProvincial.. . Twitter: h...