Premier John Horgan

Premier John Horgan

Premier John Horgan says he will support requirements that ensure international travellers produce a type of COVID-19 vaccine passport, but he's not convinced people in British Columbia should provide the same evidence to attend local events.

Horgan says there is an absolute need for international travellers to provide proof that they received a COVID-19 vaccine.

However, he says he's unsure if the same policy should be implemented locally, for things like sports or entertainment events when they resume.

The premier says the issue of vaccine certificates was a topic of discussion between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the provincial premiers at their weekly meeting.

Richmond is getting a new urgent primary care centre

Premier John Horgan says Richmond is getting a new urgent primary care centre to provide more health-care options in that city.

He says the care centre in Richmond is one of five new urgent primary care facilities within the Vancouver Coastal Health area.

Horgan says the Richmond centre will launch in two phases, with a temporary site opening on April 1 and a permanent location set to open in November.

Plans to rebuild the Richmond Hospital are also underway and the premier says more details will be provided in next month's BC budget.