Tag: VACCINE

B.C.’s top doctor encourages fall vaccines as province sees early rise in influenza cases

B.C.’s flu season is off to an early start, with influenza cases rising as the province begins its fall vaccination campaign.

B.C. health officials urge parents to update children’s vaccinations ahead of school year

British Columbia’s deputy provincial health officer is urging parents to ensure their children are up to date on their vaccines as most kids prepare prepare to return to school next week.

Vancouver Island Regional Library to mandate employee vaccinations

Vaccines will be mandatory for Vancouver Island Regional Library (VIRL) employees next year.

HPV Vaccine Now Available for Grade 6 Boys

The HPV vaccine will be given to Grade 6 boys across the province for the first time this school...

Vancouver Coastal Health Promoting Mumps Vaccine

More than a dozen cases of mumps has led to a call for immunization. Vancouver Coastal Health says young adults...

Protect yourself against Mumps

Vancouver Coastal Health is urging people to make sure they are protected against mumps. Medical Health Officer Doctor Althea Hayden...
- Advertisement -

Latest News

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
- Advertisement -