Health
Health
Fundraising gala raises $3.65M for surgical robots at two Victoria hospitals
Royal Jubilee and Victoria General hospitals specifically!
Health
Several Vancouver Island mental health agencies to receive counselling grant funding
To help support free and low-cost counselling across BC.
Health
BC releases first report outlining primary care progress and goals
The first of two reports expected this year.
Health
Nearly 780 US health workers apply for BC jobs in just two months
112 of those applied to work on Vancouver Island!
Health
Island Health launches online ER wait times but patients question accuracy
Many have become frustrated with the waits.
Health
Measles exposure reported at Victoria café and aboard BC Ferries sailings
There are currently 12 active cases in BC.
Health
Report reveals Victoria hospitals among BC’s worst for ER wait times
And how long the average wait time is.
Film
Slashing the stigma: Victoria-based director to release menopause documentary
An open call for education, empowerment, and conversation.
Health
Melatonin recall issued Canada-wide for Life Brand over incorrect instructions
Check your labels before consuming.
Health
BC ends program that sent cancer patients to Washington State for treatment
At its peak, 50 BC patients a week went to the US for treatment.
Health
CRD issues boil water advisory for East Sooke’s Wilderness Mountain Water System
Those affected should boil water for one minute.

