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Changes made to B.C.’s Name Act

Legislative changes are now in effect that will prevent dangerous persons convicted of serious Criminal Code offences from legally changing their names. The amendments, which…

B.C. Retinal Treatment Program cuts dismay patients

MLA Minute By Doug Clovechok Since the NDP approved funding cuts to the B.C. Provincial Retinal Treatment Program, I have received dozens of calls, emails,…

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…

Drug eligibility expanded for children with cystic fibrosis

More children in B.C. who are living with cystic fibrosis are now eligible for Trikafta, a medication that has shown to improve lung function 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…

BC PharmaCare expands coverage

People living with certain moderate to severe autoimmune conditions in B.C. now have access to more treatment options. BC PharmaCare has added one medication to…

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…

Poor air quality from wildfires increases health risks

People throughout the province are reminded to stay safe from the impacts of poor air quality due to wildfire smoke and check on family and…

Pharmacists can now prescribe to treat 21 minor ailments

People in B.C. can get prescriptions from their pharmacist for contraceptives and medications to treat 21 minor ailments, such as allergies, shingles, cold sores, pink…