Health officials warn of poisonous death cap mushrooms in Victoria ahead of long weekend
A 3-year-old boy from Victoria died in 2016 after consuming one of these mushrooms.
GoFundMe launched for well-known Vancouver Island DJ paralyzed in mountain biking accident
He's been a fixture of B.C.’s electronic music scene for the past two decades.
B.C. announces new Urgent and Primary Care Centre opening in Saanich in November 2020
This will be the third UPCC to open in Greater Victoria.
Victoria’s first ever nurse practitioner clinic opening September 28
Located on Yates Street.
Here’s how getting your flu shot in B.C. will look different this fall
The B.C. Pharmacy Association is preparing for increased demand this year.
B.C. top doctor authorizes nurses to prescribe drugs amid overdose crisis
As a measure to get more people off the increasingly toxic street drug supply.
Popular Victoria fitness studio launches new fall schedule with promo for newbies
More classes = more capacity and more room to physical distance! 💪
B.C. announces $3.7 million expansion for Island Sexual Health centre in Victoria
They will hire more staff and expand the space to incorporate more examination rooms.
Here’s how post-secondary students in B.C. can access 24/7 free mental health counselling
The program was launched in April and will remain operational for at least 3 years.
Victoria-based company offers all-in-one PPE kits for only $10
Just in time for back to school - are you ready? 📚
B.C. investing $36 million to create 123 new beds for youth with substance use...
175 people died of illicit drug overdose in B.C. in June
This special summer camp helps young burn survivors get back to being kids
One water fight at a time ❤️
New primary care clinic led by nurse practitioners opening in Nanaimo this week
The facility will open gradually and have a full team of health care experts by September 15
Downtown Victoria overdose prevention site reopens after deadliest month for overdoses in B.C.
170 died due to drug overdose in B.C. last month
8 new Foundry youth mental health centres coming to B.C. including two on Vancouver...
There are currently 11 Foundry centres in B.C. including one in Victoria
Province announces expansion of Sooke clinic with funding of $1M each year
The expansion will be completed by January 2021
Island Health is looking for Community Health Workers to join their team
Benefits packages and 3 weeks vacation? Sign us up! 🙋
Cruise ship bound for Victoria currently quarantined in California due to coronavirus
There are residents from Victoria on-board the ship.
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.
B.C. woman in her 80s contracts critical case of coronavirus bringing total cases in...
She is currently in isolation in ICU at Vancouver General Hospital
B.C. reports three new coronavirus cases, bringing total in province to 12
All three returned to Canada after travelling to Iran
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
B.C. announces 8th case of COVID-19 as six die from illness in nearby Washington...
Four out of eight patients in B.C. have fully recovered
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
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
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."
Sixth presumed positive coronavirus case announced in British Columbia
The individual is a woman in her 30s who had recently traveled to Iran
First coronavirus patient in British Columbia has fully recovered
Four out of five COVID-19 patients in B.C. are now asymptomatic
B.C. Health Ministry confirms 5th case of coronavirus in the province
All five patients are recovering in isolation
New downtown Victoria yoga studio offering free classes for grand opening next week
Ever wanted to try acro-yoga?
No new cases of coronavirus recorded in British Columbia
There continues to be four cases of the disease in the province
Here’s why Victoria’s Salon Felice was voted Vancouver Island’s top salon
The business began 35 years ago in Broadmead. 💇
Two new cases of novel coronavirus confirmed in British Columbia
Both individuals were visiting from Hubei province, China
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..."
World Health Organization declares global health emergency following coronavirus outbreak
JUST IN: There are now 7,834 confirmed cases of coronavirus around the world
Air Canada suspends flights to Beijing and Shanghai after federal travel advisory
There are now nearly 6,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in China
Win a pair of tickets to the Victoria Health Show at Pearkes Arena this...
Plus a Charge Fitness package worth $380! 🌿
Langford veterinary hospital hosting dog blood donation clinic this weekend
Need some four-legged heroes to raise their paws! 🐾❤️
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
Island Health adds 15 new beds to Royal Jubilee Hospital end-of-life care units
Expected to begin service by spring 2020
Victoria hockey tournament derailed after possible norovirus outbreak
Six players from Victoria contracted the illness within 24 hours
Four B.C. residents affected by salmonella outbreak linked to snakes and rodents
There are 92 confirmed cases in six provinces across Canada
Saanich Police becomes first detachment in BC to receive mental health supports
Through a new partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada
Victoria family plans to host research event after 6-year-old girl dies from extremely rare...
Lexi Townsin would have turned 7-years-old next week
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
Over 20,000 potential drug overdose calls recorded in BC during first 10 months of...
Drug overdose deaths are on the decline but the risks remain high, says BC Coroners Service
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 🏋🏻♀️☕️
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
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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