Environment

Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) inspect public and commercial pools, hot tubs, spray pools and wading pools to assess compliance with Pool Regulation.

Take steps to prepare for periods of drought. Conserve water and protect your health.

Fall and winter in the Island Health region may see an increase in health risks due to cold, snowfall, flooding and power outages during storms. Learn how to prepare for these events to keep you and your family safe.

Avian influenza – also known as “bird flu” – is a disease caused by a type of flu virus that mostly affects birds. However, it can sometimes spread to people and other animals.

Hot weather can affect your health. When temperatures rise, it’s important to know the signs of heat-related illness and how to stay safe.

Our Ecosystem is our health system. Tools to strengthen climate resilience and health through adaptative capacity, design of our communities and injury prevention.

Learn about air quality factors and the impact of air quality and health.

Why make spaces smoke-free? Because there is no risk-free level of exposure to second-hand smoke.

What are vapour products and what is vaping?

Tobacco use is one of the single largest threats to the health of individuals and communities in the Island Health region.