B.C. News

Special report: ‘Financialization’ of seniors’ care has failed B.C. families, critics say

Increasing reliance on private sector has contributed to “profound” problems with system, report finds

Jul 22, 2020 1:02 PM Read more >

Special report: Protecting seniors’ homes from the pandemic's next wave

High death toll in care facilities for the elderly has put spotlight on system’s deep vulnerabilities

Jul 22, 2020 1:01 PM Read more >

Special report: Systemic failures in B.C. seniors' care left facilities unprepared for pandemic

Long-term care in the province has suffered chronic shortfalls of resources and staff, experts say

Jul 22, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >

Sto:lo grand chief sues First Nations Health Authority for $388,125

Authority claims chief created toxic work environment, held grudge

Jul 21, 2020 5:29 PM Read more >

New COVID-19 infections in B.C. remain elevated

B.C. on July 21 reported 30 new cases of the virus that has caused a global pandemic

Jul 21, 2020 4:02 PM Read more >

Data shows B.C. chipping away at surgery backlog

More surgeries were performed between May 18 and June 15 in 2020 than in the same period in 2019

Jul 21, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

B.C. marks worrisome spike in new COVID-19 cases

There have been 102 new cases of COVID-19 since Friday

Jul 20, 2020 3:49 PM Read more >

Fresh outbreaks prompt new COVID-19 infections in B.C. to rise

Coronavirus outbreak found at St. Paul's Hospital; exposures at the Sandman Suites hotel and the Site C work camp

Jul 17, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

Canada’s privacy laws need reform for businesses to compete in Europe: commissioner

European court’s Facebook ruling says personal data not secure from U.S. authorities

Jul 17, 2020 1:38 PM Read more >

Liver transplant alcohol abstinence policy discriminatory: Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs

Now-deceased transplant seeker called policy a “lethal form of racism”

Jul 16, 2020 4:27 PM Read more >