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Ladysmith, British Columbia · LadysmithThe College of Pharmacists of BC says 75 per cent of eligible community pharmacists have completed the training required to be able to diagnose and prescribe medications for 21 minor ailments. Health Minister Adrian Dix says the new services will make it easier and faster for patients to get medication and take the pressure off nurses and doctors who can focus on more complex needs.See the Story
B.C. pharmacists set to treat minor ailments, prescribe contraception
81% Left coverage: 21 sources
Kelowna · KelownaConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre retweeted a video showing tents along Weddell Place, next to the Rail Trail. Kelowna’s community safety director Darren Caul said the city continues to work tirelessly with BC Housing and its not-for-profit partners to find housing solutions for people experiencing homelessness.See the Story
Poilievre’s depiction of Kelowna’s tent city ‘disappointing’, says safety director - Vancouver Island Free Daily
100% Left coverage: 7 sources
Vancouver, British Columbia · VancouverThe Komagata Maru docked near the current location of Canada Place in 1914 with 340 Sikh, 27 Muslim and 12 Hindu passengers. Most of them were denied entry into Canada despite having valid travel documents. The city says in a news release that the refusal marked a significant historical incident of systemic discrimination.See the Story
Vancouver announces Komagata Maru street name to address historic wrongs - Vancouver Island Free Daily
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Protestors · VancouverHundreds of nurses from across B.C. took to the streets of Downtown Vancouver Wednesday (May 31) to hold the government accountable for minimum nurse-patient ratios. In April, the Nurses Bargaining Association and the province reached an agreement to implement minimum staffing ratios across health-care settings.See the Story
PHOTOS: Protest highlights B.C.’s ‘dire’ nurse staffing shortage - Vancouver Island Free Daily
100% Left coverage: 7 sources
Hockey · 100 Mile HouseThe BCHL will be independent as of June 1, marking its departure from Hockey Canada. The league will open up rosters for both 16 and 17-year-old players from out of province, as well as to international athletes. Russian and Belarussian players are temporarily not allowed due to the political situation in Russia.See the Story
B.C. Hockey League rosters to open for international, out-of-province players - Vancouver Island Free Daily
100% Left coverage: 7 sources
Langford, British Columbia · LangfordPhysician assistants are valued members of the healthcare system in many provinces in Canada, but not in B.C. British Columbia is among the last holdout provinces in regard to the licensing and regulation of physician assistants. PAs could help alleviate the health-care crisis in the province, particularly in the rural communities.See the Story
‘Door has been cracked open’ for integration of physician assistants in British Columbia - Vancouver Island Free Daily
100% Left coverage: 7 sources
Kamloops · KamloopsHousing Minister Ravi Kahlon announced the communities Wednesday morning in Vancouver. Abbotsford and Delta in the Fraser Valley; North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Port Moody in Greater Vancouver; Oak Bay and Saanich in Greater Victoria and Kamloops also made the list. Kahlon said provincial staff will meet with the communities over the next two weeks.See the Story
B.C. government says 10 municipalities, including Kamloops, will get housing targets
71% Left coverage: 7 sources
Volkswagen · North OkanaganMarty Eckert and his family picked up the 2023 Volkswagen Taos Wednesday morning at their local Tim Hortons. The SUV is worth $40,000 and is one of 15 up for grabs in the contest. Eckert says the win didn't feel real until today, even though he knew he had won in March.See the Story
Rolls up rim and then out with brand new Volkswagen prize from Tim Hortons
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