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Doctor says health wait times now permanent after high court rejects challenge
VANCOUVER - The doctor who led a legal challenge over a patient's right to pay for private medical care says a decision by Canada's top court not to hear an appeal means long wait times have been "for...
Apr 06, 2023
Doctor behind cross-border rush for Ozempic in B.C. is suspended in Nova Scotia
BEDFORD, NOVA SCOTIA - Nova Scotia's College of Physicians and Surgeons has suspended a doctor it says was responsible for thousands of prescriptions of the diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic that ...
Apr 06, 2023
Restrictions in healthcare setting to be lifted
VICTORIA - Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, and Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, have provided an update on the respiratory illness season in B.C.Dr. Henry said that British Columbia...
Apr 06, 2023
Suspect in custody for possible Northern California shooting
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (AP) - At least three people were hospitalized and a suspect in custody Thursday after a possible shooting in Northern California. A spokesperson for Sutter Roseville Medical Center ...
Apr 06, 2023
Housing Summit highlights opportunities
PRINCE GEORGE - Housing was the theme at a Union of BC Municipalities, as delegates from communities large and small across BC face the same issue: A demand for housing. Affordable housing. City Counc...
Apr 06, 2023
Citizens who helped officer during violent assault honoured
PRINCE GEORGE - Members of the public are being honoured by the BC Highway Patrol for their efforts during an incident that occurred two weekends ago.Two members of the public were appreciated today a...
Apr 06, 2023
Gausman leads Blue Jays to 3rd straight win over Royals, 6-3
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) - Kevin Gausman pitched six scoreless innings, Vlad Guerrero Jr. and Cavan Biggio hit home runs and the Toronto Blue Jays won their third straight game, 6-3, over the Kansas City...
Apr 06, 2023
B.C. lifts health-care mask rules as province emerges from pandemic, Henry says
VICTORIA - British Columbia is lifting pandemic restrictions like mandatory mask-wearing in health-care settings and visitor restrictions and proof of vaccination in care homes. Provincial health offi...
Apr 06, 2023
US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions
WASHINGTON (AP) - Schools and colleges across the U.S. would be forbidden from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes under a proposal released Thursday from the Biden administration, but team...
Apr 06, 2023
US would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions
WASHINGTON (AP) - Schools and colleges across the U.S. would be forbidden from enacting outright bans on transgender athletes under a proposal released Thursday from the Biden administration, but team...
Apr 06, 2023