Tag: Doctors

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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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.

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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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. 

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

News My Powell River Now Staff -
BC Health Minister Adrian Dix and Premier John Horgan met with doctors yesterday to discuss the shortage of family...

VCH Sees Cases of Influenza Ahead of Flu Season

News Justin Goulet -
Vancouver Coastal Health is already seeing cases of influenza but notes that we're not fully in flu season just...

Flu season coming to an end

News Justin Goulet -
It’s the tail end of flu season, but health officers are still advising people to protect their immune system. Medical...

Doctors upset over lack of beds at long-term care facilities

News Justin Goulet -
There's a shortage of beds at long-term care facilities on the Sunshine Coast, and doctors are not happy about...

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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Prices see little movement as Vancouver Island real estate turns to buyers’ market

Real Estate
The Vancouver Island Real Estate Board recorded 13 per cent fewer home sales in September than a year earlier, while benchmark prices remained relatively stable.

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

Emergency Services
Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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