News Releases

Supporting men to stay safer during Movember and beyond

This Movember, Island Health supports men’s mental and physical health by continuing to raise awareness around the toxic drug crisis and its impact on males – especially those who use substances alone.

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New simulation training helps forensic nurses provide the best care possible

Forensic nurses will benefit from a new simulation training program developed by Island Health. 

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Temporary overnight service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department

Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department will be temporarily closed overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. starting Monday, November 7 to the morning of Friday, November 11 due to limited nursing availability.

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Temporary overnight service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department

Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Port Hardy Hospital (PHH) Emergency Department will be temporarily closed overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. starting Saturday, November 5 to the morning of Monday, November 7 due to limited nursing availability.

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Temporary overnight service interruptions at Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department

Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department will be temporarily closed overnight from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. starting Tuesday, November 1 to the morning of Thursday, November 3 due to limited nursing availability.

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Extension of temporary service interruption at Cormorant Island Community Health Centre

Due to limited staffing availability Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the temporary overnight closure of the Cormorant Island Community Health Centre emergency department will be extended to November 15.

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Temporary changes to urgent care hours at Chemainus Health Care Centre in November

Due to limited physician availability, Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area of changes to the operating hours for urgent care services at the Chemainus Health Care Centre during the month of November.

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Temporary service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department

Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department will be temporarily closed from 7 p.m. Friday, October 28 until 7 a.m. Tuesday, November 1 due to limited staff availability.

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Temporary overnight service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department

Island Health is advising community residents and visitors to the area that the Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department will be temporarily closed from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. beginning Tuesday, October 25 until the morning of Friday, October 28 due to limited physician availability.

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District of Metchosin introduces Vision Zero road safety measures

Thanks to a $10,000 provincial grant, walkers, joggers, cyclists and equestrians who frequent a busy portion of the Galloping Goose Trail in Metchosin can now safely cross Happy Valley Road.

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