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Wildfire Its effects on drinking water quality

… the wildfire is over: More debris in water reservoirs, causing damage and higher maintenance costs More algal blooms in reservoirs, causing health effects, taste and odor Increased turbidity …

Clean-up after a flood

… clean up into clean areas. Remember to bathe or shower using soap and warm water after you have finished any … Open all windows to help with drying and apply heat using a furnace or stove if possible. Clean all surfaces …

Cyanobacteria blooms blue-green algae

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

Time for bed

The benefits of immunizing your child

Why seniors should get the inactivated influenza flu vaccine

… any part of the vaccine. People with egg allergies can be safely immunized with the influenza vaccine Have had severe …

Well water testing

… you must treat your drinking water before drinking it, using it for food preparation, or brushing your teeth. For … your health authority or see ‘Water Well Disinfection: Using the Simple Chlorination Method’ at … provide solutions for your specific water quality problem. Using the wrong device may create new health concerns. The …

Quitting smoking

… any aids, but you’ll have a higher chance of success by using one or more of the methods below: NRT, such as the … helps eligible B.C. residents who want to stop smoking or using other tobacco products. It covers the cost of a twelve … inhale when you vape. While some people have had success using e-cigarettes to help them reduce or quit smoking, …

Safety for infants and young children during extreme heat

… heat of the day to trap cooler air inside Cover windows by using shutters, blinds, drapes, blankets or sheets to keep … splash pads, waterparks, or pools that are age-appropriate Using a more open-aired stroller that has mesh paneling or … your child. Keeping your infant shaded in their stroller by using an umbrella will also help keep them cool Keep …