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BC set to reduce EV targetsB.C. is making big changes to its electric vehicle mandate program. Provincial Energy Minister Adrian Dix saying this week that previous targets of every new vehicle sold in the province being zero emission by 2035 is no longer realistic. Automotive journalist, Jeremy Cato from catocarguy.com joins Global News Morning to discuss the changes.Global BCNov 22
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Alberta government makes a new pitch for an oil pipeline to the B.C. coastAlberta Premier Danielle Smith has announced her government is committing $14 million to spearhead a new oil pipeline to the B.C. coast. Global News Morning speaks with BC Energy and Climate Solutions Minister Adrian Dix about Smith’s attempts to jumpstart the pipeline project, and what it means for B.C.Danielle SmithOct 2
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BC Hydro rates going up 7.5 per cent over next 2 yearsGet ready for your electricity bill to go up. Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions Adrian Dix announced Monday that BC Hydro rates will increase over the next two years. Global’s legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey reports on why the rates are on the rise.Global News at Noon BCMar 17
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EV subsidy program confusionThere remains confusion over an agenda item at a Metro Vancouver board meeting Friday that suggested regional tax dollars were helping The Brick and IKEA purchase electric vehicles for their delivery fleets. Catherine Urquhart has more on the response from B.C.’s Energy Minister Adrian Dix.Global News at 11 BCFeb 25
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New BC NDP cabinet to be sworn in Nov. 18B.C. will have a new cabinet sworn in on November 18. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has more on what to expect and if Adrian Dix will return as health minister.Global News at Noon BCNov 6, 2024
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Political pressure over Surrey ER crisisB.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says he will be meeting with emergency room doctors at Surrey Memorial Hospital later this week. This was after the doctors issued a scathing letter about deteriorating conditions at the hospital. Richard Zussman has more.Global News Hour at 6 BCSep 17, 2024
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B.C. government will meet with Surrey Memorial Hospital ER staff this weekB.C.’s Health Minister Adrian Dix told reporters on Tuesday morning that he remains committed to recruitment at Surrey Memorial Hospital and will meet with emergency room doctors this week. This follows a scathing letter sent by doctors to Fraser Health CEO Victoria Lee.HealthSep 17, 2024
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State of BC’s health care systemHealth Minister Adrian Dix joins Global BC’s News Hour at 6 on Sunday, September 1st—addressing another weekend of hospital closures and staffing challenges impacting British Columbia, and the issues impacting the province’s current healthcare crisis.CanadaSep 1, 2024
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State of BC’s health care systemHealth Minister Adrian Dix joins Global BC’s News Hour at 6 on Sunday, September 1st—addressing another weekend of hospital closures and staffing challenges impacting British Columbia, and the issues impacting the province’s current healthcare crisis.HealthSep 1, 2024
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B.C. health minister says majority of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations are unvaccinatedB.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix said that in mid-August, the COVID-19 case rate was 10 times higher in those unvaccinated than compared to vaccinated, and only eight per cent of those in hospital are those who are fully vaccinated. He stressed being unvaccinated puts the person, their family and the community at risk. He also...CanadaAug 23, 2021
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B.C. health officials hold press conference as vaccine card goes into effect, federal election one week awayB.C. health officials will provide some new information Monday around covid-19 in the province. Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix will be holding a press conference at 3 p.m. PT. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey explains what we can expect to hear. Also, battleground B.C. is heating up one week before the federal...Global News at Noon BCSep 13, 2021
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B.C. revamps its COVID-19 vaccination campaign to target the unvaccinatedBC Health Minister Adrian Dix discusses B.C.’s rising COVID case numbers, and the province’s new COVID campaign.Global News Morning BCJul 28, 2021
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B.C. health officials advise against cruise ship travel this summerGlobal BC reporter Keith Baldrey asks provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and health minister Adrian Dix about the safety of cruise ship travel after it was reported the Port of Vancouver was making preparations for cruise ships on July 1.May 12, 2020
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Do new federal rules for fruit pickers from outside of B.C. go far enough?Global BC reporter Keith Baldrey asks Health Minister Adrian Dix about new rules released today from the Agriculture Ministry for fruit pickers coming to the Okanagan from other parts of the country where COVID-19 numbers are higher.Jun 25, 2020
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Who will be the face of the province’s response to COVID-19?Global BC legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey asks B.C. NDP Leader John Horgan what will happen now that the government has been dissolved for the next 32 days and Adrian Dix is expected to step back from his role as health minister.CanadaSep 21, 2020
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Province to unveil changes to BC’s ambulance service todayAmbulance Paramedics of BC President Troy Clifford told Sonia Sunger what changes need to be made to help paramedics ahead of an announcement by Health Minister Adrian Dix today.Global News Morning BCJul 14, 2021
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Health Minister Adrian Dix with more on the massive Richmond Hospital upgradeAdrian Dix speaks to the challenges that face the healthcare system in the ramp up to the upcoming major Richmond Hospital upgrade.BC1Jul 13, 2021
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How will Alberta’s approach to contract tracing and self-isolation impact B.C.’s COVID-19 measures?Health Minister Adrian Dix said on Friday the province won’t follow Alberta’s plans to end COVID-19 contact tracing and self-isolation for people who test positive. Dix says Alberta has “outstanding public health leadership” and “no one needs to take an approach of blame.” He says we should be supporting other communities at this time instead.HealthJul 30, 2021
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B.C.’s rollout plan for pediatric doses of the COVID-19 vaccineBC Health Minister Adrian Dix lays out the next phase of the province’s immunization campaign now that Canada has its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines for children.Global News Morning BCNov 22, 2021
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B.C. reports 1,438 new COVID-19 cases over three days, along with 17 deathsB.C. health officials have released a written statement with the daily COVID-19 numbers for Monday, Nov. 8. Legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey has an analysis of the numbers from over the weekend and a preview of Tuesday’s live briefing with Dr. Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix.Global News Hour at 6 BCNov 8, 2021