Tag: Charmaine Enns

New overdose prevention site in Campbell River

News Justin Goulet - May 24, 2017

Overdose prevention services has been expanded on the North Island. A new services site has been set up...

Many lessons learned in year since BC’s public health emergency declaration

News Justin Goulet - April 17, 2017

The North Island Medical Health Officer says a lot of lessons have been learned in the year since a...

Conquering the problem that is opioid overdoses

News Justin Goulet - February 9, 2017

Island Health is looking to raise awareness of the severity of overdose deaths in the Comox Valley. Medical Health Officer...

Doctors continue to warn of the flu

News Justin Goulet - January 10, 2017

Medical Health Officers are urging people to be protect themselves from the flu, following outbreaks in some areas of...

Illicit drug deaths still a problem on North Island

News Justin Goulet - October 26, 2016

The North Island Medical Health Officer says illicit drug deaths continues to be a challenge on the North Island....

Avoiding the back-to-school cold

News Justin Goulet - September 13, 2016

The return of kids to classrooms also means the return of the annual back-to-school cold. Medical Health Officer Doctor Charmaine...

Protect yourself from whooping cough

News Justin Goulet - September 4, 2016

Members of the public are being advised to ensure your whooping cough vaccines are up to date. Medical Health Officer...

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Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

Provincial August 8, 2025

In addition to snapping a selfie during a visit to a national or provincial park, visitors are being encouraged to take an “Icy.”

B.C. jobs decline in July: Women and youth most impacted

Provincial August 8, 2025

British Columbia lost about 16,000 jobs in July, mirroring a broader national decline.

B.C. Greens say primary care report ‘a step forward’ but note rural gaps

Provincial August 8, 2025

The B.C. Greens say a new government report on the state of the primary care system is “a step forward,” but it highlights some gaps.

B.C. Ferries doubling saver fares when Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay becomes reservation only

BC Ferries August 8, 2025

Horseshoe Bay – Departure Bay will change to reservation only in the fall, and BC Ferries is looking to make early bookings more affordable.

Community gathering Sunday to remember mother, child killed at Comox Lake

Community August 8, 2025

After a tragic incident at Comox Lake last week, a community gathering has been planned for this weekend to remember those who died.

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