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Doctors, advocates fear end of safer supply under new B.C. Conservative government

Health Emily Joveski -
Harm-reduction advocates say they are bracing for a possible increase in overdose deaths and more stress on the health-care system if the incoming B.C. Conservative government follows through on its pledge to end safer supply in the province.

Fundraiser launched for injured Comox boy

Health Wylie Henderson -
A fundraiser has been launched to help a Comox family after a boy suffered serious burns in an accident involving a wood stove.

Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

Health Wylie Henderson -
The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.

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

Health Emily Joveski -
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

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

Judge finds B.C. policy requiring foreign-trained doctors to work in rural areas is illegal

Health Emily Joveski -
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled the province cannot require international medical graduates to work in designated communities after completing their residency.

Poppy Campaign planting seeds for Comox Valley health care

Health Wylie Henderson -
The Comox Valley Healthcare Foundation received a $20,000 donation from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 17 in Courtenay through funds raised during its annual Poppy Campaign.

Toxic drugs end 30 lives on Vancouver Island in June

Health Tyler Hay -
The latest report from the BC Coroners Service shows 14 of those deaths were in South Vancouver Island, 10 were in Central Vancouver Island and six were in North Vancouver Island.

Island Health offers back-to-school health tips as first bell draws near

Health Wylie Henderson -
“A healthy school year starts before the first bell rings,” said Island Health.

BC SPCA urge pets owners to take precaution during air quality advisories

Health Kate Brown -
The BC SPCA is urging pet owners to take precautions during air quality advisories to keep animals comfortable during wildfire season.

Orange air quality alert issued as wildfire smoke blankets parts of B.C.

Health Emily Joveski -
Air quality warnings have been upgraded to orange for several regions of southern and central B.C. as wildfire smoke is expected to linger for the next 24 to 48 hours.
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