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Doctor behind cross-border rush for Ozempic in B.C. is suspended in Nova Scotia

Doctor behind cross-border rush for Ozempic in B.C. is suspended in Nova Scotia

BEDFORD, NOVA SCOTIA — The College of Physicians & Surgeons of Nova Scotia has suspended a doctor it says was responsible for thousands of prescriptions of the diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic that were mailed to Americans by two British Col
Doctor says health wait times now permanent after high court rejects challenge

Doctor says health wait times now permanent after high court rejects challenge

VANCOUVER — The doctor who led a legal challenge over a patient’s right to pay for private medical care says a decision by Canada's top court not to hear an appeal means long wait times have been "forcibly embedded" into the medicare system. Dr.
Threshold Choir marks 10 years of song

Threshold Choir marks 10 years of song

The Bowen choir recently celebrated a decade of comforting singing
Some COVID-19 restrictions in B.C. health-care settings lifted

Some COVID-19 restrictions in B.C. health-care settings lifted

Among them: the requirement for universal mask-wearing by all staff and visitors in health-care facilities.
Calls for more financial investment in Bowen capital reserves

Calls for more financial investment in Bowen capital reserves

Staff make case for increased long-term financial planning
What happens if you find expired food on Vancouver grocery store shelves?

What happens if you find expired food on Vancouver grocery store shelves?

"Expiration dates and best before dates are not the same thing."
Ibrahim Ali murder trial delayed again: Jury sent home till Tuesday

Ibrahim Ali murder trial delayed again: Jury sent home till Tuesday

The judge has sent the jury home for the long weekend.
Horgan’s first post-politics role at Teck spin-off company unethical, says Green leader

Horgan’s first post-politics role at Teck spin-off company unethical, says Green leader

Green leader Sonia Furstenau said the party will be introducing legislation that addresses how and when politicians can enter the private sector
'Local celebrity' killer whale Chainsaw spotted in B.C. waters

'Local celebrity' killer whale Chainsaw spotted in B.C. waters

Not only was a famous whale spotted but also a calf in B.C.'s waters.
Eby teases additional infrastructure support for growing cities

Eby teases additional infrastructure support for growing cities

The B.C. premier says the Growing Communities Fund — $1 billion funnelled to municipalities to help with infrastructure needs — is an example of what the province would like to continue to do to support local governments as cities expand.