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B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 11, 2025

B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease.

B.C. ends drug coverage for girl with rare fatal disease, citing clinical evidence

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 18, 2025

B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne said the decision to stop drug coverage for a girl with a rare, fatal disease was difficult, but aligns with available clinical evidence and expert recommendations.

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School officials say B.C.’s new safety policies should come with provincial funding

Provincial August 15, 2025

B.C. school officials say the province’s move to require AEDs and naloxone kits in all public schools is a positive step, but some are concerned about a lack of provincial funding to support the requirements.

RCMP looking for missing Comox Valley woman who may be in Campbell River

Missing Person August 15, 2025

RCMP are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing woman.

Dubai chocolate recall expands due to salmonella outbreak linked to pistachios

Provincial August 14, 2025

The Public Health Agency of Canada has added more brands of Dubai chocolate bars to the list of recalled products due to a salmonella outbreak in certain pistachio products.

Heavy rain to drench B.C.’s south coast Friday, flooding possible

Provincial August 15, 2025

Forecasters warn heavy rain is expected to sweep across B.C.’s south coast Friday, in some areas dumping twice the average monthly amount of rain in just one day.

Trailer fire Tuesday outside Courtenay causes damage but no injuries

Fire August 14, 2025

A fire broke out north of Courtenay Tuesday afternoon but left nobody injured.

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