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Mediators named for Island Health’s electronics records system

VICTORIA, B.C.- Two mediators have been appointed to address the issues surrounding Island Health's IHealth system. Jane Morley and Jean...

Flu spreading along the coast

COURTENAY, B.C.- Flu season is here, according to Island Health. Dr. Paul Hasselback said they first noticed an outbreak in...

Air quality advisory issued for Courtenay

COURTENAY, B.C.- Due to a high concentration of fine particulates in the air, an air quality advisory has been...

Report Released on Courtenay Air Quality

A new report shows that the air quality in Courtenay is nowhere near as good as the rest of...

Grant Boosts Salad Bar Program at Huband Park Elementary

A Courtenay elementary school has received a funding shot to expand a special lunch program. Huband Park has been given...

Campbell River Hospital Holds Official Opening Ceremony

Campbell River’s new hospital had its grand opening on Thursday, days after the official opening ceremony of it's sister...

First Results Released From Island Health Radiology Review

Partial results from an Island Health radiology review that includes Campbell River are in. Back in April, the agency announced...

Bidding Farewell to St. Joseph’s Hospital

Dignitaries gathered together to honour the legacy of St. Joseph's Hospital this weekend. Acute care patients and staff were transferred...

NIC Students Make an Impact in Nepal

North Island College nursing students are back in Canada after a 40-day practicum in Nepal. Niky Burnett says part of...

Hearing Scheduled for Suspended Valley Pharmacist

A discipline hearing has been set for a suspended Courtenay pharmacist. Isidore "Rudy" Sanchez will be under review through...

New Comox Valley Hospital Opens on Sunday

The new North Island Hospital Comox Valley campus opens on Sunday, October 1st. Emergency and Obstetric patients can begin accessing...

Citizen Scientists Help Keep Tabs on Coastal Watersheds

Citizen scientists have been trying something new on the Sunshine Coast. Executive Director of Living Lakes Canada, Kat Hartwig,...

HPV Vaccine Now Available for Grade 6 Boys

The HPV vaccine will be given to Grade 6 boys across the province for the first time this school...

Raising Awareness on Suicide Prevention

This Sunday marks World Suicide Prevention Day. Canadian Mental Health Association spokesperson Vicki Swan says suicide is a leading cause...

Health officials advocating festival safety

With the summer festival season set to get underway, medical health officers are working to reduce the risk of...

New overdose prevention site in Campbell River

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