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Nurses say rules for illicit-drug use in hospitals won't work without enforcement

Nurses say rules for illicit-drug use in hospitals won't work without enforcement

While standardized rules form a task force are welcome, the rules in place now are not being enforced, says the president of the B.C. Nurses Union
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Detox and treatment beds to be available to Indigenous youth in Lantzville

Detox and treatment beds to be available to Indigenous youth in Lantzville

Twenty substance-use treatment beds will be available to Indigenous youth age 12 to 18 in renovated space at the Orca Lelum Youth Wellness Centre
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Mask mandate in hospitals dropped as vaccine booster program ramps up

Mask mandate in hospitals dropped as vaccine booster program ramps up

The goal of the spring booster campaign is to strengthen waning protection for the most vulnerable
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Task force will determine one standard for dealing with drug use, weapons in hospitals, Dix says

Task force will determine one standard for dealing with drug use, weapons in hospitals, Dix says

Current policies differ and even prohibitions against smoking in hospitals are not being enforced, nurses union says.
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North Island NDP MP says she's not seeking re-election

North Island NDP MP says she's not seeking re-election

Rachel Blaney, 49, says she wants to focus more on family and to stay closer to home on Vancouver Island
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Illicit-drug use by patients at Victoria General Hospital is common, says nurse

Illicit-drug use by patients at Victoria General Hospital is common, says nurse

B.C. Nurses Union steward says nurses are exposed to toxic drug fumes, illicit powders and injury from intoxicated patients
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O'Regan in Greater Victoria to tout $15B in loan funding for affordable apartments

O'Regan in Greater Victoria to tout $15B in loan funding for affordable apartments

The seniors minister spoke at Veterans Memorial Lodge just hours after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the “Canada builds” initiative
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Thousands in B.C. order new HPV mail-in screening tests

Thousands in B.C. order new HPV mail-in screening tests

B.C. has been a world leader in cervical cancer prevention for decades, said B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix
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After three hospital stays in hallways, he fears going back

After three hospital stays in hallways, he fears going back

Between December and March, the Sooke resident had three lengthy stays — spending 10 to 14 days in the hallway each time.
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Driver injured in 'horrific' crash is determined to return to work

Driver injured in 'horrific' crash is determined to return to work

David Bruun, 34, was the driver of a pickup truck that was hit in the Douglas and Bay streets intersection by a speeding car that ran a red light
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