Attorney-General Shirley Bond says authorities are taking extraordinary measures to keep an eye on a high-risk violent offender recently released from jail. Bond says privacy law limits what she can say about the case of 23-year-old Kayla Bourque, but the government is taking this case seriously. "I can tell you that I have … [Read more...]
Health officer speaks out after criticism of new flu-shot measures
August 25, 2012 by
B.C.’s chief medical health officer is firing back at critics of new flu shot rules. Dr. Perry Kendall has announced healthcare workers must get immunized this flu season or else wear a mask to help protect patients. Nurses and seniors' care providers have cried foul, claiming there has been no consultation. Kendall says he suspects it might … [Read more...]
Measures taken at Burnaby Hospital after drugs tampered with
March 24, 2012 by
More controls are in place at Burnaby Hospital surrounding access to drug supplies, after a box of painkillers was apparently tampered with. Fraser Health Authority Spokesman Roy Thorpe-Dorward says two nurses reported it back in February. He says five vials of hydromorphone in a box of seven appeared to have had their labels removed and their … [Read more...]
Anti-money laundering measures at casinos to kick in
August 24, 2011 by
A review of anti-money laundering measures in BC casinos will be made public today. The report will be released in Victoria. The review was launched after problems were exposed by the media. Police have also raised concerns about organized crime using casinos to hide, or clean, dirty money. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
