Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, has confirmed the first probable case of a vaping-related illness in B.C. There are several other investigations underway that may also meet the case definition of probable or confirmed vaping-related illness in the near … Continue reading →
The BC Coroners Service has published updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths and fentanyl-detected drug deaths to the end of August 2019. Key preliminary findings of these drug death reports are below. Data are subject to change: In August 2019, … Continue reading →
According to the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA), more than 11 million Canadians suffer from an injury or disorder that affects their movement, with one in eight reporting a chronic back problem and almost one-third indicating activity limitations due to back … Continue reading →
British Columbia’s school-based human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization program is dramatically reducing rates of cervical pre-cancer in B.C. women, according to a new study. The evaluation of the HPV vaccination program in B.C. was conducted jointly by researchers at BC Cancer, … Continue reading →
–West Shore RCMP media release, Image by e-gabi, CC0 Public Domain Pixabay On August 1st, 2019, the West Shore RCMP received a report of theft from a parked vehicle. The complainant advised their wallet had been stolen from their vehicle … Continue reading →
BC Wildlife Federation: B.C. Needs Sustainable Salmon Fisheries The BC Wildlife Federation is calling for fundamental change in the management of salmon fisheries. It’s time to make the transition from non-selective gillnets to selective fishing methods historically used by Indigenous … Continue reading →
Victoria Literacy Connection Society Location : Victoria BC CA The Administrative Assistant will support the Executive Director, Adult Literacy Coordinator and Child Literacy Coordinator in accomplishing administrative… More >> jobs by … Continue reading →
Present: Mayor Maja Tait and Councillors Tony St-Pierre, Al Beddows, Jeff Bateman, and Dana Lajeunesse Absent: Megan McMath, Ebony Logins OATH OF OFFICE Councillor Dana Lajeunesse too the oath of office. Congratulations! 10.1. RCMP Monthly Mayor Report: THAT the RCMP Mayor … Continue reading →
On the evening of Friday, October 11th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce and the Sooke Multi-Belief Initiative co-hosted a Conversation with the Candidates at the Edward Milne Community School Theatre. The federal election takes … Continue reading →
-EMCS/SD62 media release Sasha Gale joins the Society as the Community School Program Coordinator. Gale works in partnership with the school to maintain and grow programs that foster strong families and deepen community engagement. She is developing programs and working … Continue reading →
