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Why have fewer long-term care residents died from COVID-19 in B.C. than Ontario?
Ottawa - An analysis comparing COVID-19 deaths in long-term care (LTC) residents in Ontario and British Columbia found that BC was better prepared for the pandemic and responded in a more coordinated and decisive manner, leading to far fewer deaths than in Ontario. The article is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). -
Fort McMurray health centre completes major repairs
Upgrades to the Northern Lights Regional health centre in Fort McMurray, Alta. have just wrapped up completion. The upgrades, which began in spring of 2016, involved major repairs to the roof and exterior building, including replacing all exterior windows and doors, building insulation, exterior finish materials and support framing.