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Darker mornings ahead: Public Health promotes safer travel this fall and winter
With darker morning commutes expected throughout the fall and winter months, Public Health is encouraging residents to take extra precautions and take simple steps to help keep themselves and others safe on the road.
North Quadra Urgent and Primary Care Centre closed Sunday November 8 due to planned power outage
The North Quadra Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) will be closed to in-person visits all day Sunday, November 8, 2026, due to a planned BC Hydro power outage.
October 15 update: Port Hardy Hospital Emergency Department services resume
The Emergency Department is now open and is expected to remain open today for normal hours, until 5 p.m.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New locations for public health services in Tofino and Ucluelet
Public health services in Tofino and Ucluelet are now in new locations.