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8 new Foundry youth mental health centres coming to B.C. including two on Vancouver Island
There are currently 11 Foundry centres in B.C. including one in Victoria
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Province announces expansion of Sooke clinic with funding of $1M each year
The expansion will be completed by January 2021
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Island Health is looking for Community Health Workers to join their team
Benefits packages and 3 weeks vacation? Sign us up! ????
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Cruise ship bound for Victoria currently quarantined in California due to coronavirus
There are residents from Victoria on-board the ship.
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B.C. announces eight new cases of novel coronavirus within one day
One of the patients has not recently travelled and has had no contact with anyone previously diagnosed with COVID-19.
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B.C. woman in her 80s contracts critical case of coronavirus bringing total cases in province to 13
She is currently in isolation in ICU at Vancouver General Hospital
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B.C. reports three new coronavirus cases, bringing total in province to 12
All three returned to Canada after travelling to Iran
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Man in his 50s who travelled from Iran reported as BC’s 9th coronavirus case
Meanwhile 8 people have died of the illness in neighbouring Washington state
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B.C. announces 8th case of COVID-19 as six die from illness in nearby Washington state
Four out of eight patients in B.C. have fully recovered
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Canada increases travel risk level for South Korea, Northern Italy, Iran amid COVID-19 spread
Nearly 3,000 people have succumbed to the disease worldwide
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New case of coronavirus confirmed in B.C. bringing total to seven
He was in close contact with another patient who had flown home to Canada from Iran
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B.C. advocacy group expresses disappointment after birth control funding left out from 2020 budget
“We’ve heard very clearly from BC residents that this policy is something they want."
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Sixth presumed positive coronavirus case announced in British Columbia
The individual is a woman in her 30s who had recently traveled to Iran
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First coronavirus patient in British Columbia has fully recovered
Four out of five COVID-19 patients in B.C. are now asymptomatic
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B.C. Health Ministry confirms 5th case of coronavirus in the province
All five patients are recovering in isolation
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New downtown Victoria yoga studio offering free classes for grand opening next week
Ever wanted to try acro-yoga?
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No new cases of coronavirus recorded in British Columbia
There continues to be four cases of the disease in the province
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Here’s why Victoria’s Salon Felice was voted Vancouver Island’s top salon
The business began 35 years ago in Broadmead. ????
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Two new cases of novel coronavirus confirmed in British Columbia
Both individuals were visiting from Hubei province, China
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Health ministry reiterates low risk of coronavirus in British Columbia after one confirmed case
"It is not necessary for the general public to take special precautions..."
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World Health Organization declares global health emergency following coronavirus outbreak
JUST IN: There are now 7,834 confirmed cases of coronavirus around the world
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Air Canada suspends flights to Beijing and Shanghai after federal travel advisory
There are now nearly 6,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in China
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Win a pair of tickets to the Victoria Health Show at Pearkes Arena this weekend (CONTEST)
Plus a Charge Fitness package worth $380! ????
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Langford veterinary hospital hosting dog blood donation clinic this weekend
Need some four-legged heroes to raise their paws! ????❤️
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Island Health to oversee Victoria senior care facility after operator fails to meet standards
A report cited concerns about insufficient staffing and lack of cleanliness
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Island Health adds 15 new beds to Royal Jubilee Hospital end-of-life care units
Expected to begin service by spring 2020
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Three Greater Victoria municipalities have the longest clinic wait times in Canada (REPORT)
Sidney tops the list
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Victoria hockey tournament derailed after possible norovirus outbreak
Six players from Victoria contracted the illness within 24 hours
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Four B.C. residents affected by salmonella outbreak linked to snakes and rodents
There are 92 confirmed cases in six provinces across Canada
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Saanich Police becomes first detachment in BC to receive mental health supports
Through a new partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada
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Victoria family plans to host research event after 6-year-old girl dies from extremely rare disease
Lexi Townsin would have turned 7-years-old next week
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Over 200 Canadians died in 2018 while waiting for an organ transplant (REPORT)
“Supply is not meeting demand,” says the Canadian Institute for Health Information
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Over 20,000 potential drug overdose calls recorded in BC during first 10 months of this year
Drug overdose deaths are on the decline but the risks remain high, says BC Coroners Service
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Downtown Victoria’s newest fitness studio sells out classes within hours of opening
They've got spin, barre, strength...and free coffee in the morning ????????♀️☕️
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Victoria’s first urgent and primary health care centre to open in March 2020
To provide more same-day appointments and access to ongoing primary care
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BC Legislature building will light up in purple for pancreatic cancer awareness
Everyday over 1,257 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and an estimated 1,184 of them will die.
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BC announces new regulations for vape products to curb youth vaping rates
They also intend to raise the PST on vape products from 7% to 20%
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This Langford pilates studio is offering classes by donation to local dog rescue society
And yes, there will be dogs to cuddle (and adopt)! ????
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Probable case of whooping cough detected at Esquimalt elementary school: Island Health
Parents and guardians have been advised to watch for symptoms
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Greater Victoria organizations receive over $113K grants to improve oral and mental health care
Through the Victoria Foundation and Green Shield Canada
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First case of probable vaping-related illness found in B.C.
And more are expected to come to light as investigations continue
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Island Health will be providing temporary staff to Victoria and Nanaimo care facilities
At Selkirk Place in Victoria and Nanaimo Seniors Village
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New state-of-the-art MRI machine officially open for use at Victoria’s Royal Jubilee Hospital
It was installed in August and is now ready for patients
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Vancouver Island group launches $7M fundraiser to build housing facility for hospital outpatients
For families and pregnant women who need a place to stay while accessing adjacent North Island Hospital
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Island Health warns Greater Victoria residents of potentially fatal death cap mushrooms
A puppy died last week after consuming one of these mushrooms
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WIN a prize package worth over $200 from the Spa at Ocean Pointe Resort (CONTEST)
Including a Fire & Ice Facial and Marshmallow Manicure! ????
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WIN a free supply of contact lenses from this optometry clinic in Victoria (CONTEST)
Squint less, see more! ????
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40% of British Columbians identify long wait times as the biggest problem in health care (STUDY)
Other issues include shortage of doctors and nurses, and inadequate resources and facilities
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This gorgeous new Pilates and Barre studio is opening soon in the Westshore
Welcome to 'Booty Church' ????
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Island Health issues bacteria advisory for Elk Lake
Last week, Beaver Lake was closed due to a blue-green algae bloom