Health
Saanich Peninsula Hospital emergency room closed overnight for the summer
Due to staffing shortages.
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BC set to launch a new provincial pharmaceutical online booking system
Book at your convenience!
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BC becomes first province with universal coverage for those with opioid addiction
Over 1,600 paid out of pocket for this treatment in 2021.
Health
Lake Cowichan to get free sunscreen dispensers as part of pilot program
Better to apply sunscreen than aloe vera.
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HAVN floating nordic spa opens its reclaimed cedar doors to the public (PHOTOS)
Sweat it out with a view!
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BC pharmacists can now prescribe treatments for minor ailments and contraceptives
Cut out the middle-man to get your ointments and pills!
Health
‘Sustainable cancer care’: New cancer center coming to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
The business plan should be approved by fall 2023.
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Brand new health-conscious café opening in Esquimalt’s West Bay this weekend (PHOTOS)
For the health-conscious who don’t want to sacrifice flavour!
Health
Greater Victoria Public Library branches offering free period products
The initiative is designed to break down period poverty barriers.
Health
Province takes action amidst diabetes drug shortage across Canada and USA
People have been taking it to lose weight.
Environment
Backyard chickens and bees allow Victoria city-slickers to dip their toes into urban farming
If you want chickens and bees, you can have them! ????????
Health
‘We made it’: HAVN Harbour Saunas docked permanently at Victoria’s Inner Harbour (PHOTOS)
They will be open to the public beginning June 1st!
Health
Here’s how you can get your bike ready to rip for spring in Victoria
Get your butt on the seat already!
Community
These Greater Victoria clinics offer mental health services free for Indigenous folks
They have a Fernwood location and a new clinic in Langford.
Health
Seniors rejoice: Over 300 long-term care beds coming to Colwood for aging population
The new care home will be near the corner of Metchosin Road and Latoria Boulevard.
Community
Several Vancouver Island ‘crisis pregnancy centres’ mislead women with anti-abortion agendas
They all have ties to national anti-abortion organizations.
Health
Community rallies around dying Nanaimo woman after being evicted from home
The landlord shut off the heat and power
Health
Nurse practitioners in BC can now order involuntary admission for psychiatric patients
VicPD says this will benefit them too.
Community
Crystal Pool’s ‘crumbling facility’ may finally get long-awaited replacement
The facility was built in 1971.
Health
Indigenous people in BC correctional facilities failed by PHSA: Auditor General
Less than half of Indigenous inmates received proper care.
Community
There will be a rally in support of people with eating disorders at the BC Legislature on Tuesday
Marking the last day of Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
Health
Canadians should be drinking less than 7 alcoholic beverages per week according to recent report
Maybe ‘Dry January’ isn’t such a bad idea after all.
Health
‘It’s a waterpark for adults’: Floating sauna barge approved for Victoria’s Inner Harbour (PHOTOS)
It will feature two-levels of hot tubs, saunas, cold pools and more! ????
Arts
BC offering incentives to internationally educated nurses to work in province
More than $3,700 in fees will be free.
Health
Influx of respiratory illnesses forces RJH and VGH to reopen emergency operation centres
Hospitalizations typically increase during the month of January.
Health
Here’s why so many Victorians fail to stick with their New Year’s resolutions
68.6% of Canadians were unable to keep them ????
Events
10 places to polar bear swim in Greater Victoria to start the new year fresh
Seize the day with a cold water plunge ????♀️????
Events
The art of doing nothing: A new style of tourism is coming to the Gulf Islands
Rest, relax and repeat ????????♀️
Health
Here’s how Victorians can avoid the impostor phenomenon impacting most Canadians
It impacts nearly 70% of North Americans.
Health
Dr. Bonnie Henry speaks out on influenza-related deaths in BC children
Six have died of influenza-related causes this flu season.
Charity
Victoria charity event raises $215,000 to purchase a new health monitor system
Funds will be used to replace a 17-year-old bedside monitors
Health
BC urges families to vaccinate children against influenza amid pressure on health-care system
A surge in flu cases is impacting hospitals.
Health
BC government hires 54 newly graduated doctors to provide full-service primary care
And another 60 could be hired soon.
Health
A new urgent care centre is now open at Gorge Road Hospital
Marking the sixth urgent care centre in Greater Victoria.
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Canadian Blood Services is facing low blood inventory if more donors don’t step forward
Cancer patients, accident victims and people with blood disorders rely on donations.
Health
Walk-in service at Island Health outpatient lab in Sidney to close temporarily
This won't impact people with appointments.
Health
Island Health offering monkeypox vaccine to at risk people in Victoria this week
Supply is limited.
Environment
Blue-green algae bloom at Wrigglesworth Lake prompts CRD advisory
The algae can lead to lethal liver damage in dogs.
Community
Here’s a look at Vancouver Island’s first dementia village (PHOTOS)
Construction is now underway.
Health
British Columbia has the lowest life satisfaction rate of any Canadian province
Time to move to Newfoundland? ????
Health
Outpatient lab in Sidney temporarily closes for three weeks
It’s expected to reopen on July 4th.
Health
The first monkeypox case has been reported in BC and it’s a little close to home
It was confirmed today.
Health
Victoria Hospitals Foundation raises over $430K for new medical equipment
VGH will get new equipment for spine and trauma-related surgeries.
Events
A free harm reduction event hoping to reduce stigma will be live-streamed this month
Featuring experts as well as people with lived experience.
Health
A brand new community health centre opened its doors in Colwood today
With 17 full time health-care providers.
Health
Over 7,000 young workers in British Columbia were injured on the job in 2021
With injuries most likely to occur in service-sector jobs.
Environment
Blue-green algae bloom at Prior Lake prompts CRD advisory
Swimmers and pets are warned to keep out of the water!
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One third of BC residents say their mental health is worse or much worse compared to pre-pandemic
How many people do you know that struggle with mental health? ????
Health
Victorians ready to rally at BC Legislature Thursday as doctor shortage looms
"Everyone deserves a family doctor."
Health
Vancouver Island emergency room closes again due to staff shortage
Island Health says it’s actively looking to fill nursing vacancies.