Article content B.C. launches its immunization campaign today for respiratory virus season, with flu and COVID-19 shots gradually becoming available simultaneously at hundreds of pharmacies across the province. The immunization plan was announced late last month when the provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, announced the reintroducion if mask mandates in health-care settings, as respiratory … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Health A new faculty would unite the 200-plus academics at UVic currently involved in health research. Published Oct 04, 2023 • Last updated Oct 05, 2023 • 3 minute read The University of Victoria campus on June 10, 2021. Photo by James MacDonald /Bloomberg Article content VICTORIA — The … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Health The fall campaign starts Oct. 10, with priority given to people most at risk of severe illness Published Sep 29, 2023 • Last updated Sep 29, 2023 • 3 minute read People are encouraged to get both a COVID-19 and a flu shot at the same appointment during … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local Health Health With the recent approvals of two new vaccine formulations, long-term care and health-care workers will be vaccinated as soon as they arrive in B.C. Published Sep 28, 2023 • Last updated Sep 29, 2023 • 3 minute read People are encouraged to get both a COVID-19 … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Local Arts Health Family & Child Entertainment Books As Literacy Outreach Co-ordinator, Lisa Richardson received funds to provide community literacy outreach in Whistler-Pemberton. Published Sep 27, 2023 • 3 minute read Handout photo of Village of Pemberton planner Colin Brown working with community members at a pop-up kitchen table event … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local Health Health Crime The B.C. Review Board has fallen under scrutiny this month since releasing murderer Blair Evan Donnelly, who then stabbed three innocent people in Chinatown. Published Sep 22, 2023 • Last updated Sep 22, 2023 • 11 minute read Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam. Photo by … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local Health Health Critics point out that family doctors won’t graduate from the new medical school until 2030 Get the latest from Katie DeRosa straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Sep 20, 2023 • Last updated Sep 21, 2023 • 4 minute read Selina Robinson confirmed B.C.’s second … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Seniors News Local News Local Health Health Diet & Fitness The 75-year-old pioneer of sports medicine is one of seven hard-charging seniors being recognized Saturday with a ‘7 Over 70’ Award. Published Sep 15, 2023 • Last updated Sep 15, 2023 • 4 minute read Dr. Jack Taunton, 75, a pioneer of … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local Health Health Insite was Canada’s first supervised injection site. Its 2003 opening was a harm reduction victory but didn’t lead to badly needed solutions to save lives. Published Sep 15, 2023 • Last updated Sep 18, 2023 • 12 minute read A block party in Vancouver on Sept. … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Women Sexual Health Seniors News Men Local News Local Health Health Family & Child Diet & Fitness The report found Canadians are living longer healthier lives, but suffering from more mental health issues. Published Sep 14, 2023 • Last updated Sep 14, 2023 • 4 minute read Overall, Canadians are living healthier … [Read more…]