Island Health - Drug poisonings are increasing in Capital Regional District. Friends, family and community members using unregulated substances face increased risk.

People living with alcohol or opioid use disorder now have a way to directly and quickly access addiction medicine specialists.

The Province is moving forward with new guidelines to protect students and reduce the risks and harms of toxic-drug poisonings.

With warm weather in the forecast for the Labour Day long weekend and many people looking for ways to cool off, Public Health officials at Vancouver Coastal Health warn the public that a “Not suitable for swimming” advisory remains in place for Alice Lake near Squamish, due to a bloom of blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria.

Overdoses are increasing in Mt. Waddington. Friends, family and community members using opioids and stimulants face increased risk from injection and inhalation.

As children and families prepare for the start of a new school year, BC Children’s Hospital is reminding parents and caregivers about the impact this transition can have on children, including increased anxiety and depression.

You may have heard a parent or grandparent say, “I used to walk a mile to school in minus 35 weather.” Walking to school was a necessity before the widespread use of vehicles and school buses.

People are urged to continue to use caution and remain vigilant to prevent human-caused fires when enjoying the outdoors this Labour Day long weekend.

It will be another busy long weekend on British Columbia highways and motorists are urged to stay alert and drive safely. 

This is my family’s story about feeding our first child, Soren. Feeding was not as easy as I had anticipated. With the support of our local midwife, my dedicated partner, and a lactation consultant, we were able to reach our goal of feeding him my milk directly from my breasts. I hope this story can inspire others to ask for support when you need it, and accept it when it comes your way. Breastfeeding doesn’t always look exactly how we imagined it would be, but it can be a beautiful journey nonetheless.