Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a heat warning for the Fraser Canyon and South Thompson areas in the Interior Health (IH) and Fraser Health regions from August 25 to August 28, 2025.
Northern Health is issuing a drug alert for the community of Dawson Creek. A brown/gold beige colored tablet sold as Fentanyl has been linked to an increased number of overdoses in community.
Island Health and the BC Centre for Disease Control are informing the public that further testing confirmed the free-roaming kitten found in a rural area of Chemainus in July did not have rabies.
Northern Health has issued a Toxic Drug Alert for Prince George. A pressed pill sold as oxycodone tested positive for flourofentanyl (fentanyl analogue) and bromazolam (benzo) this drug has been linked to an increase in overdoses.
Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority are issuing a drug advisory. A light purple pebble-like substance testing positive for carfentanil is possibly linked to increased overdoses and abnormal symptoms.
Brown granules sold as DOWN tested positive for Carfentanil and Fluorofentanyl.
Dr. Martin Lavoie, British Columbia’s deputy provincial health officer, has issued the following statement to make sure children in B.C. are up to date on all their vaccines as part of back-to-school preparations:
“As families start their preparations for back-to-school, I encourage parents and guardians to ensure their children are up to date on routine immunizations and are protected against illnesses, including measles, mumps and rubella, polio, pertussis (whopping cough) and chickenpox."
Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority are issuing a drug advisory. A light purple pebble-like substance testing positive for carfentanil is possibly linked to increased overdoses and abnormal symptoms.
An air quality warning due to wildfire smoke from the Mount Underwood fire has been issued August 18.
Did you drink enough fluids during the recent hot weather? Fluids help to move nutrients, regulate blood pressure, cushion joints and even control your temperature. Staying hydrated can lower your risk of heat stroke and keep your body running smoothly.
