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 recreation purposes. NOTE: Essential travel includes travel for post-secondary education and training. Travel to attend classes or receive training through a post-secondary institution, including participating in practical learning activities such as fieldwork, practicums and clinical placements, is exempt from the travel restrictions as part of a broad exemption for post-secondary education and training. Government of Canada suspension of flights from India and Pakistan effective April 22, 2021 for 30 days Mental health supports, including www.here2talk.ca, are available to B.C. post-secondary international students who are affected by the new federal flight restrictions between India, Pakistan and Canada. B.C. will continue to monitor changes to federal travel restrictions and communicate with institutions to ensure BC is responding to all new federal requirements. Extension of PHO Province-Wide Restrictions The existing province-wide restrictions have been extended until midnight May 25, 2021 to reduce the...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 promotions now available to apply. Here the students can save $2,022 on tuition for all the healthcare programs and receive up to 10,000 scholarships for Diploma in Business Management. We also plan to offer great opportunities for those students who show interest in Healthcare or Business management by studying and getting certificates in the field. In the coming months, we will be offering more courses and programs, which is something to expect. To enlighten you about our latest schedule, we have listed five changes you can expect in 2022. 1. More delivery options for the students to enroll in this specific period of time. 2. Affordable tuition fees for the students to pursue their aspirations. 3. The college will provide students with more feasible options for taking language remote assessments. 4....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 Worship Services The variance allowing indoor religious gatherings and worship services between March 28 and May 13 is suspended. Outdoor worship services under the current variance may continue. Restaurants, Pubs, Bars and Food Courts Restaurants, pubs, bars and food courts are closed for indoor dining until April 19 at midnight. Outdoor patio seating and take-out or delivery is allowed with continued use of COVID-19 layers of protection and physical distancing. NOTE: Dining facilities for student housing and cafeterias serving students, faculty and staff at educational institutions are exempt from the closure order. Social Gatherings Restrictions No indoor social gatherings of any size at private residences is permitted other than between those who reside in the household. A person who lives alone may have up to two other people visit if they are people with whom...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 by team members with diverse backgrounds and skillsRead More
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
