Campaign has seen 78 per cent of population immunized; 48 per cent have received two doses
High bacteria levels found at Clover Point, Saanich Inlet
Training involves acting as both instructor and patient for sensitive female examinations
Langford, Esquimalt and Gabriola Island appointments to be rescheduled
Moderate water quality issues also reported at Glen Lake in Langford and Esquimalt Gorge Park
People aged 18+ can walk in for their first COVID-19 vaccine
Victoria’s 255 babies born in May up almost 10 per cent over last year
Medical health officer shares thoughts on ‘return to normalcy’
Funding for patient tower and services discussed by committee
Island Health has leased space to use as an immediate clinic location to avert health crisis
More cases at social events means more children exposed
Health authority calls for adherence to public safety orders, avoiding indoor gatherings
Prevent Alcohol and Risk-Related Trauma in Youth going online for Island students this year
New patient tower, cardiac services and cancer centre on the wish list for central and north Island
Alberni’s Ben Leung among those baring their arms as COVID-19 vaccination clinics open on the Island
Clinic is staffed and operated by Island Health
Comox Valley COVID spike the result of ‘a series of multiple social gatherings’
Province awards more than $2 million to recovery providers hit by pandemic
Stress may be impacting sleep, heart health of local hospital nurses
One staff member tested positive on Jan. 9