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B.C. streamlines process for U.S. and international doctors to work in the province

U.S.-trained doctors can now become fully licensed in British Columbia without the need for further assessment if they hold certain U.S. certifications.

Doctors group says clean energy should not go to LNG producers

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment says British Columbians do not want tax dollars or subsidized electricity...

BC launches $5M ad campaign to recruit US health care workers

The B.C. government is running a $5 million marketing campaign to encourage more health professionals in the U.S. to move to the province. 

Roughly 10,000 patients attached to family doctors in Comox Valley since 2021: DFP

Efforts from a local initiative have seen many people get attached to a family doctor in the Comox Valley...

As Protesters Prepare to Gather in Victoria Government Promises Action on Doctor Shortage

BC Health Minister Adrian Dix and Premier John Horgan met with doctors yesterday to discuss the shortage of family...

New hospice care centre in Campbell River

A new hospice care centre has opened at the Yaculta Lodge in Campbell River and offers end-of-life care and...

New family doctors on Vancouver Island

Five new family doctors are practicing on Vancouver Island, including one in Campbell River. The physicians are internationally trained,...

Doctors keeping an eye out for cases of Enterovirus

Health Regions across the country are monitoring for cases of Enterovirus in their communities. Dr. Paul Hasselback, Vancouver Island Medical...
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Parks visitors can snap photos to help researchers track glacier changes

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

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

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

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

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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