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Temporary service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department

The Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 15, 2026. The emergency department is anticipated to re-open again at 7 a.m. October 16, 2026.

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Temporary service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department

Due to temporary limited care provider availability, the Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Departmentis closed from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. October 12, 2026.

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Temporary service interruption at Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department

Due to temporary limited care provider availability, the Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department (ED) is closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. October 11, 2026.

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Capital Regional Hospital District and Island Health sign memorandum of understanding for collaborative planning at former Oak Bay Lodge site

Island Health and the Capital Regional Hospital District (CRHD) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) establishing a collaborative planning framework to evaluate the potential redevelopment of the former Oak Bay Lodge site in Oak Bay. 

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Starting conversations that save lives: expanding Caring Conversations Cards for the community

As communities across the region prepare to mark the 25th anniversary of International Overdose Awareness Day on August 31, Island Health is launching a community version of its Caring Conversations Cards, a resource designed to help people talk openly about substance use, reduce stigma and build understanding.

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New locations for public health services in Tofino and Ucluelet

Public health services in Tofino and Ucluelet are now in new locations.

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Victoria General Hospital parking will be expanded this fall

Construction work starts today to create 57 new public parking spaces on the northwest side of the hospital.

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Saanich Peninsula Hospital parking will be expanded this summer

Construction is underway to expand parking for visitors, staff and volunteers. Work will occur in three phases to add approximately 100 more parking stalls to the hospital. The project is expected to be complete this fall.

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Island Health receives $1.3 million to support seniors and elders on North Vancouver Island

Island Health will receive $1.3 million over three years to help seniors and Elders on North Vancouver Island stay safely in their homes and communities.

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Potential exposures related to travel-acquired measles case in the Island Health region

Island Health has confirmed a single measles case in the Greater Nanaimo region.

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