That's what an official says about adding chlorine to Chilliwack's drinking water. This, after hundreds of residents signed a petition to stop the Authority from doing so, over health and cost concerns. And the Mayor says the city has been recognized several times for its water quality. But Medical Health Officer Dr. Marcus Lem says recent … [Read more...]
Report card says Transit Authority is on track to meet savings goal
February 1, 2013 by The Reporter
Translink Commissioner Martin Crilly has released a report card that concludes the Transit Authority is on track for the goal to save between 40 and 60 million dollars between 2013 and 2015. It says among the steps forward, is the reallocation of buses from low-demand routes to high demand routes and times. The report says coast mountain … [Read more...]
A glitch has Health authority reviewing diagnostic images for about 1000 patients
May 2, 2012 by The Reporter
Vancouver Coastal Health staff are re-examining diagnostic images for about 1000 patients after a computer glitch. Staff are writing letters to all patients who received diagnostic imaging at Vancouver General, UBC, and Richmond hospitals between March 18th and 21st. Spokesman Gavin Wilson says "These are scans such as X-rays, MRIs, CT … [Read more...]
The Fraser Health Authority is disputing C-Difficile stats used by Burnaby doctors.
March 1, 2012 by The Reporter
The Fraser Health Authority says a claim by Burnaby hospital doctors that C-Difficile bacteria is responsible for 84 patient deaths over the past 2 1/2 years is wrong. Fraser Health VP of Medicine Dr. Andrew Webb says its difficult to say whether C-Difficile caused a patient's death. But in 2010-2011, that bacteria was a contributing … [Read more...]
Interior Health Authority responds to E-R closure in Princeton
September 5, 2011 by The Reporter
Unforseen circumstances that is what the Interior Health Authority says is to blame for the emergency room in Princeton being closed today. But Susan Brown, Health Services Administrator for the South Okanagan wouldn't say what that circumstance was..... "Not at this point in time no I don't think i can do that." Brown admits Rural … [Read more...]
Health authority orders end to fish nibbling at Vancouver Island spa
July 15, 2011 by The Reporter
Fish nibbling was becoming a popular pedicure procedure at a Vancouver Island spa, at least until health officials found out.Dixie Simpson, owner of Duncan, B.C.’s Purple Orchid Spa, said her ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
