by Katrine Conroy on Monday Jan 25 2021 Dear Community Member, It has been one year since B.C.’s first joint statement about the novel coronavirus (now termed COVID-19) from Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. Since that date, our world has changed dramatically. We have all felt the impacts of the pandemic on our lives, our families, and our communities. This last year has reminded us of the importance of taking care of each other. Not just taking care of our family and friends, but taking care of our neighbours, our fellow community members, and every other British Columbian. By following the public health guidance and orders, we are each helping to keep countless other people safe, many of whom we don’t know.