Cindy E. Harnett
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Reliance on GPS contributed to water taxi crash off Tofino, TSB report says
When the GPS display froze, the operator could not view the vessel’s position. When he looked up, it was too late and the vessel struck a rock, seriously injuring the operating and three passengers → Read More
B.C. provides list of birth-control methods to be covered
List of options, including brand names, includes everything from oral contraceptives to copper and hormonal intrauterine devices commonly called IUDs, hormonal injections and the morning-after pill. → Read More
Eby says he's happy B.C. Liberals are 'on side' with addiction treatment
The premier declined on Tuesday to comment on media reports that a $1-billion package focused on addictions treatment went before treasury board last week. → Read More
Remote work seen as essential for B.C. public service hiring
Effective April 1, government job postings will be open to people in any B.C. community where the hiring ministry has an office, but even then, there’s room for negotiation → Read More
Victoria, North Vancouver have highest waiting times in Canada for walk-in clinics
Victoria patients waited more than two hours per visit at walk-in clinics in 2022, the second-highest in the country after North Vancouver. → Read More
Dix announces $30M for north Island Health; Port Hardy ER to remain closed overnight
Port McNeill and Port Hardy hospitals have been crippled by emergency-department closures since the spring. → Read More
Former Victoria mayor appointed as housing adviser for province
Lisa Helps will help develop the province’s B.C. Builds program, an initiative to build housing for middle-income families, individuals and seniors. → Read More
Physician assistants should be allowed to practice in B.C., says Greens' deputy leader
Dr. Sanjiv Gandhi said he’s had numerous emails from physician assistants looking to work in B.C. and has to turn them away, even though they could save the system money. → Read More
Housing advocates applaud fund to help non-profits buy rental buildings
The fund will secure older rental buildings and protect vulnerable renters from speculators who can drive up rents and evict tenants who have lived there for years, says Premier David Eby. → Read More
B.C. doctors ratify new $708-million, three-year deal
The new Physician Master Agreement was unveiled by Health Minister Adrian Dix and Doctors of B.C. president Ramneek Dosanjh in October. The ratification vote… → Read More
B.C. Greens open up nominations in case of snap election
B.C. Premier David Eby has said he doesn’t intend to change the election date of October 2024, but B.C. Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau says she wants to be prepared → Read More
A framed apology, a last compensation cheque: Probe of wrongful Health Ministry firings that destroyed lives concludes
The government has implemented the final four of 41 recommendations from Jay Chalke’s report, including settling unionized employees’ grievances. → Read More
BC Ferries cancels all sailings between Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island
Looks like folks aren't going to be going anywhere. → Read More
Saanich man haunted by 'successful' brother's death from drug overdose
“He was successful, had a great job, expensive house, was irritatingly handsome, and had incredible wit and charm,” said Peter Murray → Read More
Lieutenant governor formally asks David Eby to form government
B.C. Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin formally asked premier-designate David Eby to confirm he had the confidence the house and then asked him to form government. → Read More
Flu-shot rollout plagued by supply problems, online glitches
Some arriving at pharmacies for flu shots told supplies have run out, people are sharing tips online about how to get an appointment, and health-care workers worry they won’t get vaccine in time → Read More
Former family doctor turned psychiatrist sees impact of GP shortage on her patients
On Saturday, 200 people attended the B.C. Health Care Matters rally at the B.C. legislature to support those calling on the province to improve access to family doctors. → Read More
B.C. doctors only getting limited flu shots in 'ridiculously inefficient' system
The majority of vaccines are being funnelled to pharmacies and clinics under the province-wide rollout. → Read More
Insurance firm rejects claim because prescriber was nurse practitioner
CEO of Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of B.C. says it’s not the first time an insurance company has rejected a prescription from a nurse practitioner. → Read More
On first day of fall legislative session, Opposition repeatedly asks Dix to resign
B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix gave no indication that he would resign. → Read More