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B.C. limiting sales of two more diabetes drugs

British Columbia is limiting sales of two more diabetes drugs that are frequently prescribed off-label for weight loss.

B.C. streamlines process for U.S. and international doctors to work in the province

U.S.-trained doctors can now become fully licensed in British Columbia without the need for further assessment if they hold certain U.S. certifications.

B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease

B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease. 

Measles cases reported in B.C. this year top 100

B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.

B.C. opens applications for IVF funding, offering up to $19K per patient

Applications are open now through to March 2026 for British Columbia’s publicly funded in-vitro fertilization program.

B.C. ends drug coverage for girl with rare fatal disease, citing clinical evidence

B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne said the decision to stop drug coverage for a girl with a rare, fatal disease was difficult, but aligns with available clinical evidence and expert recommendations.

B.C. government reverses cuts to support program for families with sick kids

The B.C. government is reversing cuts to a program that helps parents pay for accommodation when taking their sick children to Vancouver for medical treatment.

BC launches $5M ad campaign to recruit US health care workers

The B.C. government is running a $5 million marketing campaign to encourage more health professionals in the U.S. to move to the province. 

Maple Ridge facility to offer specialized involuntary mental-health care

B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne says 18 new involuntary care beds in Maple Ridge are the first of their kind in B.C.

Interior Health CEO announces retirement

Interior Health (IH) President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO),Susan Brown, has announced her retirement, concluding 14 years with the...

New provincial bill to eliminate short term sick notes

The Province will be reducing the administrative burden on BC’s health-care practitioners with the introduction of Bill 11. It was...

Officials say more must be done to end toxic drug crisis

Today marks nine years since the toxic drug crisis became a public health emergency in BC. That is from the...

BC health officials provide update on COVID-19, flu, and measles risks

The B.C. government has declared the end of respiratory illness season, hand in hand with the launch of its...

BC Government fast-tracking credential approval for American-trained health professionals

The BC Government will be fast-tracking the approval of credentials from American health care professionals. Health Minister Josie Osborne says...

BC and Ottawa sign agreement on pharmacare coverage

BC and Ottawa have inked a deal to provide a range of contraceptives and diabetes medications to BC residents...

Safe supply changes aim to prevent pills from being diverted to organized crime

People using safe supply prescribed drugs will now have to consume them in front of health professionals, to prevent...

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Recalls have been issued for several chocolate products sold in British Columbia and other provinces, due to an undeclared peanut.

Laura Secord, Nutriart chocolate recalled for undeclared peanut

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Canada, B.C. boost program covering losses for farmers

The federal and B.C. governments are making changes this year to a program that helps farmers manage large income losses.

Three rescued miners healthy, in good spirits after two days trapped underground

Three workers have returned to the surface after spending more than two days trapped underground at the Red Chris mine in northwestern B.C.

Caspian is this weeks Pet of the Week!

Say hello to little Caspian, this weeks Summit Radio Pet of the Week with the BCSPCA in Castlegar!
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