2 weeks Scientists, clinicians across Canada preparing for future pandemic threats Nearly $574 million will be doled out to researchers across the country for projects aimed at ramping up Canada's preparedness for future health emergencies, including the next pandemic, the federal government announced on Monday.
1 month Higher tobacco and vaping taxes offsets drug plan spending in federal budget The federal government expects that its latest effort to discourage Canadians from smoking, contained in the federal budget tabled Tuesday, will generate $1.7 billion in new revenue.
1 month Free spring COVID booster now available in B.C.; mask mandate dropped in health-care facilities Spring COVID booster shots are now available in B.C. for anyone six months and older, and the mask mandate in health-care facilities is being dropped.
2 months Naturopathic doctors aren't solution to primary care crisis: doctors, health experts Medical doctors and health experts say naturopathic doctors are not equipped to be a patient's principal source of medical care.
2 months 16-bed young adult mental health unit opens at Royal Jubilee Hospital Young adults facing mental health challenges now have a dedicated unit at the Royal Jubilee Hospital to receive treatment.
2 months Pay parking in effect on streets around Nanaimo hospital starting April 1 The City of Nanaimo is implementing pay parking on the streets surrounding the hospital starting on April 1.
2 months Doctors urge myth-busting, education to counter misinformation as measles cases rise A troubling rise in measles cases has a Toronto doctor remembering a little girl who became blind, noncommunicative and incontinent after contracting the virus.
3 months One measles case reported in B.C. as officials urge vaccination before travel Measles outbreaks internationally have health officials in British Columbia encouraging people to check their immunization records if they plan to travel abroad during spring break.
19 mins Documentary shares 'significance' of the Cowichan sweater, gets nod at Canadian Screen Awards A Vancouver Island filmmaker is being lauded for her documentary, which takes viewers to a First Nation and tells the story of the Cowichan sweater.
42 mins London Drugs confirms cyberattackers demand ransom, has no plans to pay London Drugs is confirming it has received a ransom demand for data stolen in the recent cyberattack, which the company will not pay.
2 hours System failing growing number of seniors who are homeless, need more support: report Shelters in Canada are not designed to meet the physical or mental health needs of the growing number of older adults who are homeless, a report released Tuesday says.
3 hours Pierre Poilievre aims to turn B.C. coast blue at NDP’s expense Poilievre is setting his sights on winning seats on Vancouver Island, despite the NDP’s domination over the past decade.