Vancouver Island bus depot closures part of industry-wide struggle

Credit to Author: The Canadian Press| Date: Sat, 21 Dec 2019 17:38:52 +0000

Wilson Group, which operates much of Vancouver Island’s bus services through its companies Wilson’s Transportation and Tofino Bus, says passengers are now primarily being picked up at the curbside after closing five bus depots in 2019.

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Daphne Bramham: Self-governing pharmacists or government? Who should keep bad health professionals in line?

Credit to Author: Daphne Bramham| Date: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 01:10:29 +0000

OPINION: It took nearly three years to discipline one particular pharmacist who was breaking the rules. Clearly, something isn’t working.

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Daphne Bramham: 'Terrible, terrible tragedy' at Surrey recovery home should have been preventable

Credit to Author: Daphne Bramham| Date: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 01:33:27 +0000

At the house on 138A Street where the most recent death occurred, there were 11 substantiated complaints. Only one was dealt with, according to the most recent report posted on the Assisted Living Registry’s website.

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Funding in BC to meet the demand for first-language mental health and counselling services

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 13:03:04 +0000

Newcomers, both adults and youth, are faced with many changes, challenges and losses that come with immigrating to a new country. Many also come to Canada to escape war, injustice and trauma and often need mental health support and counselling. There are just not enough mental health services, especially accessible, low-cost services for the growing […]

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