Northern B.C. shows how big resource projects can strain rural health care

Northern B.C. shows how big resource projects can strain rural health care

American tariffs and fears of a prolonged recession have increased calls to expand resource development and…

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‘Hugely disappointed:’ Nanaimo hospital cath lab, patient tower absent in B.C. budget | NanaimoNewsNOW

‘Hugely disappointed:’ Nanaimo hospital cath lab, patient tower absent in B.C. budget | NanaimoNewsNOW

Tuesday’s budget set aside $4.2 billion over the next three years to increase capacity in the…

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AI has arrived in B.C. health care, here’s what to ask your doctor

AI has arrived in B.C. health care, here’s what to ask your doctor

As artificial intelligence continues to develop in seemingly all facets of life — including health care…

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Local Conservative candidate focused on improving healthcare, making life affordable in B.C.

Local Conservative candidate focused on improving healthcare, making life affordable in B.C.

“I can’t get into to many specifics, but when that happened the [Conservative] party asked if…

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B.C. woman’s plight underscores need for urgent health-care reform

B.C. woman’s plight underscores need for urgent health-care reform

While it’s important to remain grounded in data when measuring wait times for health care, it’s…

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Does B.C. need a Patient’s Bill of Rights for those using the health care system? – Poll

Does B.C. need a Patient’s Bill of Rights for those using the health care system? – Poll

Photo: Contributed Kelowna-Mission MLA Renee Merrifield Last week, B.C.’s Health Minister, Adrian Dix, was in (Kelowna)…

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