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Couple goes to court in fight to register child's name with unique characters

Couple goes to court in fight to register child's name with unique characters

Raymond Taylor Shaw and Crystal A.J. Smith filed a petition in B.C. Supreme Court arguing they faced a “significant burden and emotional toll” when they had to register their son by his last name only to access benefits
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Doctors getting limited flu shots in 'ridiculously inefficient' system

Doctors getting limited flu shots in 'ridiculously inefficient' system

The majority of vaccines are being funnelled to pharmacies and clinics under the province-wide rollout, while family doctors only get enough for those with mobility issues.
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Comments by Alberta premier on discrimination against unvaccinated 'laughable': Horgan

Comments by Alberta premier on discrimination against unvaccinated 'laughable': Horgan

The unvaccinated “have been the most discriminated-against group that I’ve ever witnessed in my lifetime,” Alberta Premier Danielle Smith told reporters at the Alberta legislature.
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B.C. hospital staff being trained for Code Silver: how to respond to an active attacker

B.C. hospital staff being trained for Code Silver: how to respond to an active attacker

In the face of an active attacker, staff will be given the Code Silver warning over the hospital intercom system, with the attacker’s last known whereabouts and instructions to exit the facility if safe to do so
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Vaccines could curb COVID-19 spike predicted for fall: modelling group

Vaccines could curb COVID-19 spike predicted for fall: modelling group

An expected rise in cases this fall is based on waning immunity rather than the threat of new variants better able to evade immunity, according to the latest COVID modelling projections.
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Falcon says B.C. could learn from Alberta's approach to drug-overdose crisis

Falcon says B.C. could learn from Alberta's approach to drug-overdose crisis

Alberta has invested heavily in addiction treatment and recovery programs rather than harm reduction that keeps people in an “addiction lifestyle,” B.C. Liberal leader says
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On first day of fall legislative session, Opposition repeatedly asks Dix to resign

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.
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Mental health supports expanded for those being released from B.C. jails

Mental health supports expanded for those being released from B.C. jails

The program is being expanded to all 10 provincial facilities, including the Vancouver Island Correctional Centre in Saanich.
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As costs spiral, low-income seniors are doing without, says UVic prof

As costs spiral, low-income seniors are doing without, says UVic prof

Pensions and government supports and services are flat-lining as the cost of living increases, putting fixed-income seniors in a difficult position.
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Province to expand pharmacists' prescribing powers, add med-school seats

Province to expand pharmacists' prescribing powers, add med-school seats

Beginning Oct. 14, pharmacists will be allowed to administer and renew up to two years a wider range of prescriptions for people without a family doctor
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