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In Plain Sight: widespread racism in Health Care system

A first-of-its-kind reportinto anti-Indigenous racism in B.C. health care has found these and hundreds more horrific stories of racism against Indigenous peoples seeking care. … See more

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‘It’s our medicine’: Dieticians reflect on value of traditional foods

WEBBy Alexandra Mehl, Ha-Shilth-Sa, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter For Jennifer Cody, a Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council (NTC) dietician, she comes from a family …

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Quadra ICAN: Building community resilience through practical …

WEBIn the podcast above, she mentions a few project highlights: the water security team has been selling a lot of 250 gallon water storage tanks throughout Quadra Island and is also …

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The Moose Brings Health Services To The Campbell River Area

WEBDespite the desire to help vulnerable people in smaller communities and Campbell River, the Moose only has funding until August, said McIntee. Seed funding …

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Federal budget: The forgotten seniors (Aged 65-74)

WEBThe budget outlines the provisions for seniors 75 and older: Budget 2021 proposes to meet the immediate needs of this group of seniors by providing a one-time …

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Vaccination update for Cortes and Quadra Islands

WEBVaccination update for Quadra residents . Adrienne Breen, Patient & Public Engagement Advisor at Island Health, emailed that some Quadra Island residents have …

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The Dark Side Of VIHA (Vancouver Island Health Authority)

WEBVIHA had planned to downsize the Campbell River Hospital to a triage centre and replace both hospitals with one hospital located 40+ km south of Campbell River …

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Cortes Medical Clinic Cortes Currents

WEBNearly a million people are without a family doctor in the province, according to a BC Family Doctors press release April 20. The Cortes Island Community Health Association …

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Indigenous lawsuit seeks damages from B.C. for disproportionate …

WEBBy Jake Cardinal, Alberta Native News, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (ANNews) – A class-action lawsuit has been filed in B.C. seeking reparations for the …

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How Quadra Island Mobilized To Solve A Seniors Housing Crises

WEBSeniors make up a significant portion of the population on Quadra, and many other residents are on the cusp of joining their ranks, McDowell said. The median …

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Changes Coming To The Cortes Medical Clinic Cortes Currents

WEBChanges Coming To The Cortes Medical Clinic. October 31, 2023 Roy L Hales. British Columbia’s health care crisis has reached Cortes Island. A number of …

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Medical detox coming to Campbell River Cortes Currents

WEBMLA Michele Babchuk – submitted photo Map of Greater Campbell River Health Area – courtesy BC Government “This is part of the Road to Recovery initiative …

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Barry & Amanda Glickman Cortes Currents

WEBDr Barry Glickman’s pioneer work with radiation genetics in Canada, the United States and various locations around the World. The radiation accident in Goiânia, …

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Update from the Klahoose Nation’s emergency checkpoint

WEBThe lockdown. The Klahoose First Nation immediately went into strict lockdown Nov. 26 after getting news an elder tested positive for COVID-19. Three more …

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Is VIHA Favouring Profit Over Patient Care

WEB(Editor’s note: The following article was originally published in Decafnation and mentions matters of concern to residents of the entire Greater Campbell River Health Area, which …

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COVID-19 hasn’t stopped this Quadra Island pharmacist from …

WEBNational Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporte r. B.C. has declared a state of emergency to ensure a province wide response to the COVID-19 pandemic and protect …

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Why the Pacific Salmon Foundation supports the

WEBTowards a new Aquaculture Act. On January 14, 2021, the foundation made a formal submission to DFO’s consultation regarding the creation of a new federal Aquaculture …

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CSIL: Choice In Supports For Independent Living

WEBThe funding applicants receive is determined by the supportive lifestyle plan they submit. McLean advises them that when taking care of a high needs disabled …

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Restoring a focus on matriarchal roles in First Nations …

WEBPublished by the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and British Columbia’s Office of the Provincial Health Officer, Sacred and Strong: Upholding our Matriarchal Roles examines …

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Citizens for Quality Health Care Cortes Currents

WEBTwo Comox Valley pathologists, Dr. Chris Bellamy and Dr. Wayne Donn, recently tended their resignations because of ‘differences with Island Health’. They will be leaving on …

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