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Studies have long found that patients retain only a fraction of what's said during a medical appointment, a gap that makes it hard to follow through on care plans or make informed decisions afterward.
Paid for by Marcus Health·Tuesday, June 30, 2026·2 min
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Dr. Bonnie Henry says the virus is not considered “a disease of pandemic potential,” though it is “very serious.”
Robyn Bell·Sunday, May 10, 2026·4 min
The faces of those lost to BC’s toxic drug crisis, on display at the Bay Centre now through April 26 as part of the Naming a Crisis art show. Image: Naming a Crisis
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Mourning events are taking place across Greater Victoria to mark the 10-year toxic drug crisis.
Robyn Bell·Monday, April 13, 2026·4 min
UVic’s Adam Sherk holds a beer bottle with a mock-up of a cancer warning label. Photo: UVic
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Researchers examined how different alcohol policies could reduce drinking and its related health risks.
Robyn Bell·Friday, March 6, 2026·3 min
Let's Talk Access staff (left to right) Amanda Naseri, Christa Martel, Katrina Goldsworthy. Photo courtesy of Christa Martel
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The three-part season will follow eight people as they learn to navigate the mental-health-care system.
Robyn Bell·Sunday, February 8, 2026·3 min
Saanich Peninsula Hospital. Photo: James MacDonald / Capital Daily
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The Royal Jubilee and Saanich Peninsula Hospitals were both listed in the top 20 most crowded BC hospitals.
Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative reporter, The Tyee·Monday, December 15, 2025·6 min
The Victoria General Hospital. Photo: Brishti Basu / Capital Daily
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The BC Conservative Caucus points to Island Health having the biggest increase in the number of patients running out of patience and then walking out of the hospital.
Mark Brennae·Wednesday, July 23, 2025·3 min
Charleigh Pollock. Photo courtesy of the family's GoFundMe page.
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Clinical evidence indicates that once a patient’s motor and language functions begin to slow, Brineura therapy is no longer beneficial in slowing the disease, the provincial health minister said.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, June 17, 2025·3 min
A pop-up overdose prevention site near Royal Jubilee Hospital. Photo: Doctors for Safer Drug Policy / Facebook
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The province's announcement has Victoria harm-reduction activists cautiously optimistic.
Michelle Gamage, Local Journalism Initiative reporter, The Tyee·Tuesday, June 10, 2025·5 min
Sidney McIntyre-Starko, a proficient dancer, died after accidentally overdosing last January.
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The inquest finished this week, with the jury making 10 recommendations to prevent similar deaths.
Robyn Bell·Thursday, May 15, 2025·8 min
YMCA-YWCA on Broughton. Photo: Mark Brennae / Capital Daily
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The new Y won’t have a pool, gymnasium, or any racquet sport courts, something an estimated 10-15% of the membership uses.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, May 6, 2025·3 min
Lisa Lapointe and Dr. Bonnie Henry have been vocal advocates of expanded access to safer supply and decriminalization. Photo: Province of BC / Flickr
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It's been nine years since the provincial health emergency was declared and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight.
Robyn Bell·Monday, April 14, 2025·4 min
MLA Nina Krieger, Health Minister Josie Osborne, and women’s recovery manager Lee Sundquist. Photos: Sidney Coles
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New centre means locals won't have to leave family and community
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Sunday, March 23, 2025·6 min
Photo: CRD
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Many municipalities have decided to accept the costs and have already integrated them into their budgets. Others, such as Sooke, are still deliberating.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, March 20, 2025·5 min
Photo: Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre
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The Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre aims to address one of the most common yet stigmatized disabilities in the world
Eva Rasciauskas·Sunday, February 23, 2025·4 min
BC Health Minister Josie Osborne. Photo: Province of BC / Flickr
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Those who rely on the safer supply program will need to consume their prescription under supervision.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, February 19, 2025·3 min
Health Minister Josie Osborne. Photo: Province of BC / Flickr
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The Island recorded 446 toxic drug deaths, with the province hitting a four-year low of 2,253 deaths.
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, February 4, 2025·2 min
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The Creating Community Wellness Society is helping to connect patients with doctors
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The Canadian healthcare system can be difficult to navigate—but this local non-profit is offering a pathway
Eva Rasciauskas·Tuesday, January 21, 2025·3 min
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Alcohol and tobacco consumption is higher on the Island than rest of BC
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The rate of Island hospitalizations for alcohol use is twice the national average.
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, December 18, 2024·6 min
Joni products launched last week at Langford's Costco. Photo: Linda Biggs
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joni period products are sustainable and free of harmful chemicals, changing industry norms
Robyn Bell·Wednesday, December 11, 2024·5 min
John Horgan at his desk in 2022. Photo: John Horgan / Facebook
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Horgan passed away peacefully at the Royal Jubilee Hospital yesterday morning surrounded by family, friends, and love in his final days.
Mark Brennae·Tuesday, November 12, 2024·4 min
With so many struggling, which party is promising to put people first?
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Part III of our coverage looks at child and elder care, support for mental health and addictions, and public safety.
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative·Thursday, October 17, 2024·7 min
Royal Jubilee Hospital. Photo: Lotus Johnson / Flickr.
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Paul Spencer died in 2019 after an altercation with hospital security, leading to the two-week inquiry
Robyn Bell·Tuesday, September 24, 2024·2 min
Noise cameras have a similar appearance to speed cameras. Photo: Shutterstock
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"Noise pollution isn’t just an annoyance—it’s a public health issue.” — Port Moody Coun. Samantha Agtarap.
Mark Brennae·Thursday, September 19, 2024·2 min