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UBC Faculty of Medicine apologizes for harms to Indigenous Peoples
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine is making a formal apology for its role in past and present harms to Indigenous Peoples and it is committing to expand its response...
Jun 25, 2021
Dr. Henry says Sandman Centre will be open to full capacity this fall if B.C. continues on right path
KAMLOOPS - The Western Hockey League has released its 2021-22 schedule with the Blazers hosting Prince George in their home-opener Oct. 9. But many questions have arisen around how many fans will be a...
Jun 25, 2021
Officer suspended for inappropriate relationship dropped as Sajjan's assistant
OTTAWA - A reserve military officer who was ordered suspended from the Vancouver police three years ago for an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate is no longer working for Defence Minister H...
Jun 25, 2021
Interior Health COVID-19 vaccination now open for drop-ins for those seeking first dose
KELOWNA - Interior Health (IH) says anyone 12 and over looking to get a first dose of COVID-19 is now welcome to drop into a community clinic. In a news release, IH says no appointments are necessary ...
Jun 25, 2021
Island Health sees uptick in COVID-19 cases after quiet week
NANAIMO - Island Health faced an uptick in COVID-19 cases.Five new cases were confirmed on Friday, June 22, after two days of only two new cases each day. The number of active cases rose to 29 from 25...
Jun 25, 2021
At least four Canadians 'may be affected' by Miami building collapse: Global Affairs
OTTAWA - Global Affairs Canada says it has received preliminary reports of at least four Canadian citizens who "may be affected" by the collapse of a seaside condominium tower in Miami. The department...
Jun 25, 2021
B.C. reports 72 new COVID-19 cases, as pop-up clinics move indoors due to heat
VICTORIA - British Columbia health officials are urging residents to prepare for high temperatures if they attend vaccination clinics this weekend. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Healt...
Jun 25, 2021
VIDEO: Tk'emlups documentary shares stories of residential school survivors in their own words
TK'EMLUPS - Tk'emlups te Secwepemc has produced a documentary sharing stories of elders and survivors of the Kamloops Indian Residential School.The video was funded by Tk'emlups for the community's mu...
Jun 25, 2021
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19? Here's five things health officials say you can do
OTTAWA - The Public Health Agency of Canada released guidelines Friday on what people can do if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Chief public health officer Dr. Theresa Tam says people are ...
Jun 25, 2021
Public complaints about COVID-19 services, policies dominate B.C. ombudsperson report
VICTORIA - Concerns about COVID-19 policies and services dominated complaints to the office of British Columbia's ombudsperson. Jay Chalke says in his annual report that of the more than 7,700 complai...
Jun 25, 2021
