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B.C.’s top doctor encourages fall vaccines as province sees early rise in influenza cases

B.C.’s flu season is off to an early start, with influenza cases rising as the province begins its fall vaccination campaign.

Paramedics union says B.C. quietly scaling back community care program

B.C.’s paramedics union is raising concerns that the province’s Community Paramedicine program is being scaled back.

B.C. doctors group sounds alarm over growing specialist wait times

A new survey by Doctors of B.C. and Consultant Specialists of B.C. suggests specialist wait-lists in the province grew by 10 per cent over the past year, with most specialists reporting longer delays and warning the system lacks enough physicians to meet rising demand.

Toxic drug deaths fell across Canada in 2025, but B.C. still had the highest death toll in the country

Toxic drug deaths in Canada fell sharply in 2025, but federal health officials warned the crisis remains far from over.

Universal free contraception coverage a “huge win” for B.C., say study authors

A new study found B.C.’s universal contraception program has sharply reduced out-of-pocket costs for patients, with young adults seeing the biggest savings.

Whooping cough cases surge across Interior Health

An unusually high rate of whooping cough cases in the Interior Health region has health officials reminding residents to ensure their vaccinations are up to date.
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Report finds British Columbians consume more alcohol than the average Canadian, even as drinking rates fall

British Columbians are drinking less alcohol overall, but consumption in B.C. remains above the national average, according to a new report from the provincial health officer.

Expansion of new mental-health screening tool for police coming to Revelstoke

The Revelstoke RCMP will soon have access to a new app called HealthIM, a tool to assist officers in responding to mental health and substance use crisis.

B.C. nurses union reaches agreement with province

The B.C. Nurses’ Union said Friday it has reached a tentative agreement with the province after members overwhelmingly backed possible job action earlier this month.

B.C. patient becomes Canada’s first confirmed Andes hantavirus case

Canadian health officials have confirmed the country’s first case of the Andes strain of hantavirus in a person isolating in B.C. after returning from the MV Hondius cruise ship.
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Tahini halva recalled in B.C. due to salmonella

A second type of halva sold in British Columbia has been recalled due to salmonella.

Majority of B.C. nurses back job action after contract talks reached impasse, says union

The B.C. Nurses’ Union said its members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of job action.

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