Why cannabis is effective for opioid recovery
The journey of opioid recovery is intimidating for many people currently in the throes of opioid addiction because of how daunting withdrawal can be.
Jordan Smith - The Fresh Toast
Dec 21 2021
Breakenridge: For a government keen on avoiding lockdowns, why is Alberta's Omicron defence so apathetic?
With just over three months until Jason Kenney faces a pivotal leadership review, he now faces the prospect of going into that review as either the premier who botched a fifth wave so quickly after botching the fourth or as the premier who imposed another lockdown.Given the circumstances of Kenney's recent and current woes, either scenario would likely spell doom for his political fortunes.
We seem further behind other jurisdictions in facing an Omicron surge and we shouldn't squander whatever additional time we might have.Perhaps we could borrow a page from Ontario's government, which has gone on a "wartime footing," as one official put it.Ontario is shortening the required interval for a third dose from six months to three months and has now made everyone aged 18 and over eligible to book a booster shot.
Booster doses might not be enough to preclude a significant Omicron wave, but for a government so intent on avoiding restrictions, it's a strangely apathetic attitude.We were reassured by federal officials last week that there is sufficient supply to provide both booster doses as well as first and second doses to those still requiring them.
Rob Breakenridge
Dec 21 2021
COVID-19: B.C. pharmacies help fill vaccination gaps as many clinics close for holidays
Vancouver Coastal and Interior Health authorities take breaks, while Northern Health adds dates in schedules ‘subject to change’
Matt Scace
Dec 21 2021
'We’re at war with the virus': Quebec strengthens COVID-19 restrictions
Closed: schools, bars, casinos, theatres, gyms and spas. A work-from-home order is in effect across the province.
Jesse Feith
Dec 21 2021
COVID-19: Your questions answered about masks, gathering safely, rapid tests and booster shots
Should we be using rapid tests in B.C.? What about N95 masks? And how can we gather safely? Infectious disease expert Dr. Brian Conway offers his advice.
Lisa Cordasco
Dec 21 2021
B.C.'s new COVID-19 restrictions in place as active cases rise
There are 5,435 active infections in B.C., up from 2,949 a week ago.
The Canadian Press
Dec 21 2021
Kane Tse: Many health-care professionals often overlooked and forgotten
Opinion: B.C. has Canada’s lowest number of medical laboratory technologists per capita, and respiratory therapists in hospitals are working excessive overtime because we can’t recruit new people to fill long-standing job postings
Kane Tse
Dec 21 2021
