Dr. Robert Halpenny has been appointed chair of Interior Health’s board of directors, succeeding Dr. Doug Cochrane after his passing earlier this month. “Dr. Halpenny…
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Buccal nicotine-pouch sales now restricted
The B.C. government is restricting buccal (oral) nicotine-pouch products sales only by a pharmacist on a non-prescription basis. Effective Feb. 7, an amendment to the…
B.C. introduces French-language policy
The B.C. government has developed a French-language policy that will guide government ministries in enhancing services to French-speaking residents, Intergovernmental Relations Secretariat and Francophone Affairs…
B.C. encourages immunizations for holiday season
As people in British Columbia gather to celebrate the holiday season, the province encourages everyone to book an appointment to receive their free influenza and…
Security officers hired for EKRH and 25 other facilities
The B.C. government last week announced it has recruited 320 new relational security officers to safeguard health-care workers and patients around the province, including for…
Step taken to address Indigenous racism in health care
A Ministry of Health progress report marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to dismantle Indigenous-specific racism within B.C.’s health-care system, the Ministry of…
New long-term care home coming to Cranbrook
More people living in the East Kootenay will have access to long-term care as Interior Health prepares to build a new care community with 148…
BA.2.86 variant detected in B.C.
Letter to the Editor The BC Centre for Disease Control has identified British Columbia’s first case of a person infected with the BA.2.86 variant of…
Local programs get provincial funds
The provincial government has announced grants through the PlanH program to local governments and Indigenous communities, including the City of Cranbrook and Columbia Valley Métis….
B.C. protecting seniors through education, awareness
Seniors in B.C. will be better protected against abuse as the province continues to work with partners to further raise awareness and coordinated community responses…