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Victoria sustainable period product company launches in Costco

Robyn Bell
December 12, 2024

joni period products are sustainable and free of harmful chemicals, changing industry norms

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Noise cameras get green light at UBCMs, province must approve

Mark Brennae
September 20, 2024

"Noise pollution isn’t just an annoyance—it’s a public health issue.” — Port Moody Coun. Samantha Agtarap.

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BC’s for-profit LTC homes are investing less in patient care, seniors advocate reports

Robyn Bell
October 2, 2023

BC's designated advocate says for-profit care homes spend less per patient, lack bang-for-buck, and are costing the public more than they used to

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Oak Bay beach warning was due to record-level bacteria in test results

What it means when local waters record high bacteria, and how you can stay safe

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Cool Aid gets 2nd travelling health-care unit

Mark Brennae
July 21, 2023

The mobile clinic will offer services to those experiencing homelessness in Victoria

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One month after outbreak, Island Health reports another case of rare bacterial infection

By Brishti Basu
January 23, 2023

A frontline worker said illnesses amongst homeless people are hard to detect due to stigma preventing them from accessing care

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BC incentives to recruit foreign and retired nurses welcome news amid crisis

By Brishti Basu
January 10, 2023

“Mostly because of the staffing issues, there's more being put on each nurse’s shoulders, with less resources available to support them,” said one Island Health nurse