Minister’s, provincial health officer’s statements on back-to-school vaccinations

Thursday, August 27, 2026 12:03 PM
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Dr. Bonnie Henry, British Columbia’s provincial health officer, has issued the following statement to encourage parents and guardians to check their children’s immunization records as part of back-to-school preparations:


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Unregulated drug toxicity claims 138 lives in June 2026

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 9:30 AM

According to preliminary data reported by the BC Coroners Service, there were 138 deaths due to suspected unregulated drug toxicity in British Columbia in June, equating to approximately 4.6 deaths a day.


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Campuses made safer with updated overdose prevention guidelines

Monday, August 24, 2026 10:00 AM
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Public post-secondary institutions receive updated guidelines to improve prevention, response


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Extending state of emergency due to wildfire risk

Friday, August 21, 2026 2:04 PM

State of provincial emergency extended until Aug. 29, 2026.


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New energy centre will power the future of health care in Delta

Monday, August 17, 2026 12:20 PM

From Fraser Health: https://www.fraserhealth.ca/news/2026/Aug/New-energy-centre-will-power-the-future-of-health-care-in-Delta


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More support for people affected by wildfire smoke

Saturday, August 15, 2026 1:06 PM

Free N95 respirator masks protect people from wildfire smoke, poor air quality


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Reducing health risks from wildfire smoke

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 4:17 PM

People can take steps to protect themselves from wildfire smoke, poor air quality


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B.C.’s future doctors start classes at SFU Stephens Family School of Medicine

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 9:30 AM
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First day of classes at BC's new medical school

The first new medical school in B.C. in nearly 60 years opens its doors


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Expanding substance-use supports for people in Alberni Valley

Friday, July 31, 2026 11:15 AM

More supports coming so people can get addictions care closer to home


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Improving access to care through new renal facility

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 10:30 AM
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New renal facility at Surrey Memorial Hospital

Expanded services are increasing access to life-saving care in Surrey


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New CT scanner project underway at Kootenay Lake Hospital

Monday, July 27, 2026 1:30 PM

Temporary medical imaging services will help maintain timely access to patient care in the Kootenays


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Building new supportive homes, shelter for people in Courtenay

Monday, July 20, 2026 2:30 PM

70 new homes, 73 shelter beds on the way to Comox Valley


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Connecting more youth to First Nations-led care

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 12:45 PM

New Seabird Island program offers healing, hope, support for young adults


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