All posts tagged "Public Health"
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BC STORIES2 weeks ago
Parents Are Being Asked to Check Childhood Immunization Records Now
Health officials urge parents to update back-to-school vaccinations amid rising measles cases in the U.S. and ongoing local transmission risks.
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General3 months ago
Canada Reports Significant 23% Drop in Opioid Deaths for 2025 as Federal Policies Take Hold
Canada reports a 23% decline in opioid deaths for 2025, showing real progress through health measures, though officials warn that challenges remain.
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Environment3 months ago
The Rising Tide of Ticks: Why Canada Faces a Growing Threat of Lyme Disease and Beyond
Explore why tick populations are surging in Canada due to climate change and urban growth, and learn about the rising threat of Lyme disease and red...
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Environment3 months ago
Invasive Mosquitoes Carrying Brain-Swelling Virus Detected in B.C. Sea-to-Sky Region
B.C. health officials detect invasive mosquitoes and the California serogroup virus in the Sea-to-Sky region following a cluster of childhood encephalitis cases.
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Global Health4 months ago
WHO Issues Urgent Warning as Ebola Outbreak Outpaces Global Containment Efforts
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warns the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda is outperforming response efforts with 220 suspected deaths reported.
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Canada Stories4 months ago
A Perfect Storm: Canadian Aid Teams Face Unprecedented Risks in New Congo Ebola Outbreak
Canadian aid workers face a 'perfect storm' in the DRC as an untreatable Ebola strain spreads rapidly through conflict zones and across borders.
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Canada Stories5 months ago
Invisible Threats: Experts Warn of Early and Expanding Tick Season Across Canada
Health experts warn of an early and dangerous tick season in Canada. Learn about Lyme disease, emerging pathogens, and the importance of daily tick checks.
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HEALTH5 months ago
Kitimat LNG Flaring Sparks Local Health Fears Amid Economic Boom
Massive gas flaring at Kitimat's LNG Canada terminal sparks health concerns and regulatory scrutiny despite promises of long-term economic growth.
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Canadian Stories5 months ago
B.C. Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry Criticizes Political Retreat on Drug Decriminalization
Dr. Bonnie Henry expresses disappointment as B.C. ends its drug decriminalization trial, citing political pressure and rising stigma after 18,000 deaths.
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Manitoba Stories5 months ago
Health Officials Guard Against ‘Super Spreader’ Potential at Brandon’s Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
Manitoba health officials set up a vaccination clinic at the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair to combat a measles surge that now exceeds the rest of Canada...
Why a Former Island Mountie Received a Conditional Discharge After Court Hearing
BC Conservative Defector Teresa Wat Joins New Provincial Party Caucus
Why Revelstoke Leaders Are Demanding Immediate Highway 1 Safety Changes
Abbotsford-Mission candidates clash on spending, taxes and trust ahead of byelection
Why B.C.’s Forestry Crisis is Prompting an Emergency Meeting with Premier Eby
Unusual Moored RV Raft Raises Bylaw Concerns and Social Media Buzz in South Surrey
Opinion: John Rustad Has to Go
B.C. Supreme Court Grants Cowichan Tribes Title to Historic Richmond Lands and Fishing Rights
Vancouver Canucks Gear Up for a Make-or-Break 2025–26 Season
Kamloops Blazers Announce Off-Season Changes Ahead of 2025–26 Season
BC Ferries Sparks Outcry Over Contract with Chinese Shipyard
