Tag: Nurses

B.C. Nurses’ Union says contract talks with the province reached an impasse

Health Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Nurses' Union said Thursday it will expand job action to more hospitals after negotiations with the province broke down.

Majority of B.C. nurses back job action after contract talks reached impasse, says union

Health Emily Joveski -
The B.C. Nurses’ Union said its members have voted overwhelmingly in favour of job action.

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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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.

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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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. 

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B.C. Conservatives drop candidate over alleged online comments about Hitler

2026 BC Election
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Nanaimo RCMP investigating bear spray incident at local high school

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Nanaimo RCMP are investigating after one student allegedly sprayed another with bear spray at a local high school.

BC SPCA urges provincial candidates to prioritize pet-friendly housing

2026 BC Election
More than 100 animals are waiting for homes at BC SPCA shelters across Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast, with many having been in care for more than 100 days, according to the organization.

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

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The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.
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