Thompson Nicola
Community Resources
Government Provincial
Provincial
Address Change
If you are moving within BC, you can
use this electronic service to update
your personal and/or business records
with provincial and local government
organizations
1.866.775.0011 Help line 8-5 Mon-Fri
BC Air Quality
Air quality 101, Air Quality Health Index,
Air Quality and your health, other topics
Air quality advisories
Forest Fire Reporting
Nearly one-third of all BC wildfires
are reported by the public resulting in
immeasurable savings: property, forests
1.800.663.5555 Report a wildfire
*5555 Toll Free on most cell networks
HealthLink BC
Speak with a nurse 24/7 about your
symptoms; at night, consult with a
pharmacist to answer your medication
questions; on weekdays, get healthy
eating advice from a dietitian
Dial 8-1-1 Dial 7-1-1 TTY
LiveSmart BC
Helps make green choices that save
money at home, at work, on the road
1.800.663.7867 1.800.661.8773 TTY
MSP Premium Reduction
Effective January 2018, MSP premiums
will be reduced by 50% for families and
individuals with household net income
below $120,000. Use the MSP premium
calculator to determine if you will be
eligible to register for the 50% reduction
1.800.663.7100 Questions? Call.
Members of Legislative Assembly
BC General Election May 9, 2017
• Fraser-Nicola
Jackie Tegart, MLA
• 405 Railway Avenue, Ashcroft
250.453.9726 1.877.378.4802
• 2-2152 Quilchena Avenue, Merritt
250.378.8831
• Kamloops-North Thompson
Hon. Dr. Terry Lake, MLA
618B Tranquille Road, Kamloops
250.554.5413 1.888.299.0805
• Kamloops-South Thompson
Hon. Todd Stone, MLA
446 Victoria Street, Kamloops
250.374.2880 1.855.474.2880
Office of the Seniors Advocate
Has scope to examine & advocate for
seniors on issues related to health care,
personal care, transportation, housing,
income supports, and make
recommendations. Latest reports on web.
Information/referral specialists available to
help find seniors’ programs and services
1.877.952.3181 M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
Ombudsperson, The Office of
BC’s Independent Voice for Fairness
Receives enquiries and complaints about
practice and services of public agencies
within its jurisdiction
1.800.567.3247 8:30-4:30 Mon-Fri
Service BC
Basic information on gov’t programs, toll
free transfers to provincial offices
1.800.663.7867
• 250-455 Columbia Street, Kamloops
250.828.4540
• 318 Railway Avenue, Ashcroft
250.453.2412
• Suite A, 639 Main St., Lillooet
250.256.7548
• 2194 Coutlee Avenue, Merritt
250.378.9343
• Vital Statistics Agency
Birth Registration/Certificate, Adoption, .
Death, Marriage license, Legal changes .
of Name, wills, registry information.
Monday to Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/life-events
305-478 Bernard Avenue, Kelowna
250.861.7500
1.888.876.1633 Order/by credit card
