Health

A new survey by Doctors of B.C. and Consultant Specialists of B.C. suggests specialist wait-lists in the province grew by 10 per cent over the past year, with most specialists reporting longer delays and warning the system lacks enough physicians to meet rising demand.

Toxic drug deaths in Canada fell sharply in 2025, but federal health officials warned the crisis remains far from over.

A new study found B.C.’s universal contraception program has sharply reduced out-of-pocket costs for patients, with young adults seeing the biggest savings.

An unusually high rate of whooping cough cases in the Interior Health region has health officials reminding residents to ensure their vaccinations are up to date.

A drug alert has been issued in Penticton after testing found a street drug sold as Down, Dope, Tranq or fentanyl contained a potent mix of cychlorphine, medetomidine and other substances linked to a high risk of overdose.

British Columbians are drinking less alcohol overall, but consumption in B.C. remains above the national average, according to a new report from the provincial health officer.

The B.C. Nurses’ Union said Friday it has reached a tentative agreement with the province after members overwhelmingly backed possible job action earlier this month.

Residents in Keremeos and nearby communities will be without daytime emergency services at South Similkameen Health Centre for several hours on Wednesday, forcing patients to travel outside the community for urgent care.

Canadian health officials have confirmed the country’s first case of the Andes strain of hantavirus in a person isolating in B.C. after returning from the MV Hondius cruise ship.

A second type of halva sold in British Columbia has been recalled due to salmonella.