Drug poisonings are increasing in Port Alberni. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk.
People living in Williams Lake and surrounding communities will have increased access to team-based primary health care at the new Williams Lake Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC).
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake was reported on the Sunshine Coast Feb. 21, with people reporting tremors across southwest BC. In the immediate threat of an earthquake, it's always best to drop, cover and hold on until it's safe.
Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George. A colorless liquid being sold as GHB, tested positive for fentanyl and has been linked to increased sedation, confusion and opioid poisoning like symptoms. Use caution when using this substance through any route.
Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George. A colorless liquid being sold as GHB, tested positive for fentanyl and has been linked to increased sedation, confusion and opioid poisoning like symptoms. Use caution when using this substance through any route.
With two measles cases reported in the province in people returning from travel, public health officials are reminding people in B.C. to check that their immunizations are up to date, particularly if you plan to travel this spring.
Drug poisonings are increasing in Port Alberni. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk.
Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) are alerting the public about a passenger with measles who is known to have travelled through Vancouver International Airport between 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 11, 2025.
A second case of measles infection has been confirmed in the Lower Mainland, in a resident of the Vancouver Coastal Health region who travelled to Southeast Asia in the same party as the first case, a resident in the Fraser Health region. Public Health officials from both health authorities are following up directly with individuals who are known to have been exposed to the virus.
A new case of measles infection has been confirmed in the Lower Mainland. Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) have determined the infection was acquired by a Fraser Health resident who travelled abroad to Southeast Asia. Public Health officials from both health authorities are following up directly with individuals who are known to have been exposed to the virus.
