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B.C. health-care worker vaccine mandate gets court …

WebIn a May 10 ruling, Coval states that the province’s top doctor was justified in extending COVID-19 vaccine mandates from October 2021 via two renewed orders …

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Telehealth market for women draws Well Health into …

WebWell Health Technologies Corp. (TSX:WELL) revealed Thursday it’s acquiring a majority stake (53%) of San Francisco-based Wisp Inc. in a deal worth up to $51 …

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Suzanne Anton: B.C.'s ongoing vaccine mandates stand …

WebThe recent decision of arbitrator Nicholas Glass in the Purolator Canada case provides a major upset to the vaccine mandate regime. In a Dec. 14 decision under the …

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Well Health’s acquisition spree continues with $206m …

WebTyler Orton. Jun 7, 2021 10:02 AM. Well Health CEO Hamed Shahbazi | Photo: Chuck Chiang, BIV. Well Heath Technologies Corp.’s (TSX:WELL) acquisition spree is showing …

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'A big crisis': How B.C.'s family doctor shortage is spreading

WebEvery year, the residents of Galiano Island band together to raise $70,000 to keep its health clinic running — a wine festival, plant sales, raffles, even a polar bear …

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Adding up the billions of government dollars directed at …

WebSince the province declared opioid overdoses and deaths a public health emergency seven years ago, at least 11,807 people in the province have died.

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New B.C. doctors should be trained in 'planetary health,' …

WebAn ambulance rushes to attend to a call in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside during the city's third heat wave of 2021. Health experts say doctors need to pay more …

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Survey: Growing number of British Columbians say health …

WebFor many months during the COVID-19 pandemic, satisfaction with the performance of the provincial government in British Columbia was one of the highest in …

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Kirk LaPointe: Another global life sciences company takes …

WebTwo co-founders are bringing expertise in hair restoration, life sciences operations and pharmaceutical development to Xyon Health

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Doctor Crisis: Canada’s unique medical malpractice …

WebIt’s easy to find attention-grabbing headlines about medical malpractice lawsuits with multimillion-dollar payouts for mistakes during surgery, errors in …

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Lawsuit of the week: Health workers fired over vaccine refusal take

WebA group of workers fired from B.C. health authorities and health care facilities for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 are taking the provincial government …

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Lawsuit of the Week: Vancouver private medical clinic claims

WebA private medical clinic in Metro Vancouver claims the committee that was supposed to oversee it fell prey to “regulatory capture,” resulting in the clinic being …

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Mario Canseco: Trust in Canada’s health-care system is falling

WebMario Canseco Apr 20, 2023 6:00 AM. Canadians are still worried when they ponder the biggest problem facing the health-care system, writes Mario Canseco | Reza …

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Vancouver Canucks partner with WELL Health for medical services

WebVancouver Canucks players and some fans are set to get enhanced medical care from Vancouver-based WELL Health Technologies Corp. (TSX:WELL), the team …

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Forty under 40 Award winner profile: Richard Vandegriend

WebBIV staff Feb 3, 2023 7:00 AM. BIV is proud to recognize Richard Vandegriend, co-founder of Arya Health and cardiologist and director of heart failure services at Royal Columbian …

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Eby’s rampant spending fails to improve BC health, education

WebUnfortunately, Eby’s fiscal decisions come with big consequences for British Columbians. According to the Eby government’s budget, program spending will be $9.8 …

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COVID shuts down several LifeLabs across Lower Mainland

WebIt appears that COVID-19 has caused the temporary closure of several Lower Mainland medical labs, which offer COVID-19 testing. According to LifeLabs' website, 12 …

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B.C.’s number two doc paid higher than health authority CEOs

WebB.C.’s deputy provincial health officer was the highest-paid executive at Provincial Health Services Authority last year. According to executive compensation …

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B.C. budget grants employers relief on health tax

WebBudget 2024 forecasts a deficit of $7.9 billion for 2024-25, and an accumulated deficit of $11 billion. B.C.’s total debt, now $104 billion, is projected to climb to $165 billion for 2026-27

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Op-ed: Our relationship with water needs to change

WebThis has transformative potential, particularly in the area of protecting the sources of drinking water – the rivers, lakes and aquifers – where western legislation has …

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Inspired neurosurgeon helping patients across Canada and U.S.

WebDr. Heran is the chief neurosurgeon at False Creek Healthcare Centre, a Vancouver-based private multidisciplinary health-care facility. Patients from across Canada and the U.S. …

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