Investments mean safer visits at long-term care, seniors’ facilities
The Province is investing in a suite of initiatives to protect long-term care and seniors’ assisted-living residents from COVID-19, as facilities begin allowing visitors. “British Columbians flattened the curve through individual actions and a commitment to look out for each other – our families, friends and neighbours,” said...
New COVID-19 exposure at Exotic Show Lounge in Vancouver Coastal; 26 new cases since Friday
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: "Today, we are providing case updates for three 24-hour reporting periods. In the first reporting period from...
Multi-phase upgrades completed at Arrow Lakes Hospital
People needing care at Arrow Lakes Hospital (ALH) can now access an updated emergency department and new space to support families, with the completion of a significant renovation project at the Nakusp hospital. “This hospital plays a central role in the health and well-being of residents and visitors in Nakusp and the...
Drug Checking Alert for Nelson
In a media release Saturday, Interior Heath re-issued a drug testing alert for the Nelson area. Interior Health said the decision is due to recent reports of people passing out for an extended period of time after using a yellow substance contaminated with a toxic combination of benzodiazepine and fentanyl. Interior Health ...
Outdoor enthusiasts should watch for ticks — NCC
After weeks of being cooped up indoors due to COVID-19, many Canadians are making plans to enjoy the summer outdoors. With tick season running from now until October, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is urging people to take precautions on trails and in forests against little freeloaders. Blacklegged ticks (also called...
BC Chief Coroner speaks to proposed changes to Mental Health Act, particularly vis-a-vis illicit drug deaths
Lisa Lapointe, chief coroner of the BC Coroners Service, has issued the following statement in response to proposed legislative amendments to the Mental Health Act: “Today, the BC Coroners Service became aware of the proposed amendments to the Mental Health Act tabled by Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions....
Eight new cases; one adult linked to small, independent school in Fraser Health
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: "Today, we are announcing eight new COVID-19 confirmed positive cases, for a total of 2,783 cases in British...
Op/Ed — IH progress update in renewing surgeries
The patients in Interior Health who had their surgeries postponed due to COVID-19 have not been forgotten and through the surgery renewal commitment announced by the Minister of Health on May 7th, scheduled surgeries are once again being delivered. Across Interior Health, 16 facilities are delivering scheduled surgeries in ...
B.C. reports highest-ever monthly total of illicit drug deaths in May 2020
The BC Coroners Service has published updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths and fentanyl-detected drug deaths to the end of May 2020. The 170 illicit drug toxicity deaths reported in May mark the highest monthly total ever in British Columbia. “It is both sad and deeply frustrating to see the number of illicit drug...
Three-day COVID-19 sees 30 new cases in BC
Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia: "Today, we are providing case updates for three 24-hour reporting periods. "In the first reporting period from ...
