Tag: B.C. Ministry of Health

Health Connect registry showing lower than expected need in northwest B.C.

Health Logan Flint -
Lower than expected numbers have sparked a push by the Pacific Northwest Division of Family Practice to sign up for the Health Connect registry.

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.

B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease

Provincial Emily Joveski -
B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease. 

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Smithers seeks $150K grant for emergency support equipment

Town of Smithers
The Town of Smithers is applying for funding to help purchase various pieces of new equipment for Bulkley Emergency Support Services (ESS).

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Houston, Burns Lake to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

2026 BC Election
The Houston and Burns Lake chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Forestry
Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.