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COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week

COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week

“We need and we want everyone, when they’re invited to do so, to get vaccinated,” said Health Minister Adrian Dix. “It’s important for influenza. It’s important for COVID-19.”
Physician assistants could soon be licensed to work in B.C.

Physician assistants could soon be licensed to work in B.C.

Physician assistants, who work under the supervision of doctors, are already licensed to practise in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta.
MLA Adam Walker returning to NDP is unlikely, say political observers

MLA Adam Walker returning to NDP is unlikely, say political observers

“I think a lot depends on what we learn in terms of what actually happened here but this doesn’t help anyone’s re-election at all."
Family hires private care for dad at understaffed B.C. hospital

Family hires private care for dad at understaffed B.C. hospital

The Hulme family hired a care aide for $850 a month to be with their 82-year-old father for a couple of hours two days a week — something they were surprised to find is not uncommon
The search: Kelowna mother scours Victoria streets for her son

The search: Kelowna mother scours Victoria streets for her son

The last time Sherry McMillan heard from her son was February. This week, she travelled to Victoria to try to find him
B.C. expects to offer COVID and flu shots beginning in October

B.C. expects to offer COVID and flu shots beginning in October

Health Canada approval of the new COVID vaccine might come as early as this week

Victoria nurse disciplined for not following rules for administering opioids

“This conduct places patients at risk of inappropriate and dangerous medication administration, and risks other practitioners overdosing a patient,” said the B.C. College of Nurses & Midwives
Sooke man told he'll be waiting years for hip surgery due to OR closures

Sooke man told he'll be waiting years for hip surgery due to OR closures

The last time all of the operating rooms at Victoria’s two main hospitals were open was September 2022
Saanich Peninsula Hospital emergency staying closed overnight amid staff shortage

Saanich Peninsula Hospital emergency staying closed overnight amid staff shortage

Overnight emergency service was scheduled to resume today.
Nanaimo cab driver helps to deliver a baby

Nanaimo cab driver helps to deliver a baby

“I wanted to the paramedic to get there,” said the cabbie. “I didn’t want the baby to shoot out onto the floor, right?”