Healthcare
Healthcare
Injured mountain biker rescued in 5.5-hour operation in Cumberland
While biking Blockhead Trail.
Healthcare
Three-way collaboration will see new recovery homes open for the vulnerable in Victoria
For people moving from treatment to independent living.
Healthcare
New report shows Vancouver Island youth are doing better but major health gaps remain
Tobacco, cannabis and alcohol use remain higher on the island than in the rest of BC.
Healthcare
New Cowichan hospital receives Indigenous name to honour land it occupies
It will be called Quw’utsun Valley Hospital, or Quw’utsun Hulitun-ew’t-hw.
Healthcare
BC implements new rules on sick notes that eliminates unnecessary paperwork
And saves employees money.
Healthcare
BC pharmacare advocates criticize federal budget’s lack of funding for prescriptions
They want free contraception for all Canadians.
Healthcare
Victoria city councillor looks to shut down supervised consumption site on Pandora
The Harbour is currently permitted to operate until June 2027.
Healthcare
Nearly 160 dead from toxic drug use in BC this September
Bringing the total this year to 1,384.
Healthcare
Survey reveals most British Columbians support medically assisted dying
In BC, at least 14,986 have chosen MAiD.
Healthcare
Island Sexual Health launches online fundraiser due to recent funding struggles
The organization has been operating since 1969.