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BC Cancer launches lung-screening program
BC Cancer has launched a province-wide lung cancer screening program, providing access to eligible high-risk people at 36 sites throughout the province, including East Kootenay…
B.C. takes next steps in COVID-19 response
As people in B.C. continue to get vaccinated, the province continues with previously announced plans to further lift COVID-19 restrictions. The province has begun rolling…
Rapid tests for ages 70+ to be available at pharmacies
People aged 70 years and older will soon have access to rapid antigen tests through community pharmacies at no cost. This week, the Ministry of…
Province loosening some restrictions for vaccinated only
Life will be returning to a semblance of normal, for those vaccinated, starting Thursday, Feb. 17. With the caveat of still requiring a vaccine passport…
In support for health-care workers and COVID-19 testing
Letter to the Editor B.C.’s health-care workers are doing an exceptional job under the most challenging of circumstances. They deserve the support of all of…
Province clamps down further restrictions
The Grinch is coming early this year thanks to another surge in COVID-19 cases. The provincial health officer today announced additional measures aimed to address…
New COVID-19 restrictions coming Monday
To address rising COVID-19 case counts and keep people safe, the provincial health officer is issuing revised orders, which take effect on Monday, Dec. 20….
Changes aimed to enhance emergency care
The B.C. government is expanding the care and treatment paramedics and first responders can provide to British Columbians in emergency situations. As these changes are…
Council endorses pre-hospital care services resolution
City of Cranbrook council Dec. 6 endorsed a resolution to the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) to push the provincial government to develop a…