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Cat attacks taking a toll on Vancouver Island wildlife, rescue group warns
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (351+ words) A Vancouver Island wildlife rescue is urging cat owners to reconsider letting their pets roam freely outdoors, saying cat attacks are its leading human-influenced cause of admissions. “Some animals sustain only minor injuries, while many others suffer irreparable fractures and…...
Pop-up drug checking at UVic renews calls for permanent site
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (519+ words) University of Victoria students are welcomed back to campus with UVic’s first pop-up drug checking service. Doctors for Safer Drug Policy is hosting the pop-up booth Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to educate new and…...
Check vaccinations before heading back to school: chief public health officer
1+ week, 5+ day ago (663+ words) In an interview on Tuesday, Dr. Joss Reimer said measles is still spreading, while vaccine misinformation continues to circulate online. The national measles immunization rate for two-year-olds is about 85 per cent, falling short of the 95 per cent needed for herd…...
B.C. updates overdose prevention guidelines for post-secondary campuses
2+ week, 1+ day ago (213+ words) Post-secondary institutions across B.C. are getting updated guidance on preventing and responding to overdoses as students prepare to return for the 2026-27 academic year. The updated guidelines provide additional direction on educating campus security, staff and faculty, responding to overdose incidents and…...
Campaign raises $38M to bring robotic surgical systems to 2 Victoria hospitals
2+ week, 5+ day ago (428+ words) Two hospitals in Greater Victoria now have robotic surgical systems after the completion of $38 million fundraising campaigns. The Victoria Hospitals Foundation just wrapped up the second phase of its “It’s Time for Surgical Evolution” campaign, which raised $21 million. The combined…...
Central Vancouver Island sees second-highest death rate due to unregulated drugs in 2026
2+ week, 6+ day ago (291+ words) Central Vancouver Island has had the second highest death rate due to unregulated drugs in 2026, with 81 people dying in the region. The 81 deaths in 2026 up to the end of June amount to 51.2 deaths per 100,000, and only Northern Interior had a…...
Swimmer dies after incident at Goldstream Provincial Park: RCMP
3+ week, 6+ day ago (130+ words) A swimmer has died after an incident in Goldstream Provincial Park despite lifesaving efforts by bystanders and emergency responders. On Aug. 17 around 7:35 p.m., West Shore RCMP, BC Emergency Health Services and Langford Fire crews were called to Goldstream Falls in the…...