Together for Health

Boy beating the heat wave

How to stay safe during BC’s third heat wave

August 10, 2021

Environment Canada has issued yet another heat warning for much of southern BC as temperatures are expected to soar to the high 30s C and even low 40s C Wednesday through the weekend. They have also cautioned that there is expected to be little relief at night increasing the potential for heat-...
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Wildfire in BC

Protecting your health from wildfire smoke

July 6, 2021

Dry and hot conditions from BC’s recent record-breaking heat wave have left the province vulnerable to extreme wildfire danger. With more than 200 active fires, a higher than normal number for this early in the season, several communities are currently engulfed in wildfire smoke with many more...
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Family hiking

Ticks and Lyme disease: What you need to know

July 5, 2021

With the summer weather upon us and recreational travel around the province once again allowed, many British Columbians will soon be enjoying more outdoor activities such as hiking and camping. But with the warmer weather comes an increase in the number of ticks and tick-borne illnesses,...
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Lyme disease
Drinking water on an afternoon hike

Heat warning: how to stay safe and beat the heat

June 25, 2021

Much of BC is under a heat warning as Environment Canada warns of dangerously high temperatures during this record-breaking heat wave. And while many of us will be looking to spend time outside enjoying the sunshine and warm weather, it’s important to remember that with high temperatures comes...
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Doctor speaking to female patient

Can you spot the signs of a stroke?

June 7, 2021

There are an estimated 50,000 strokes every year in Canada – or one every 10 minutes – and more than 400,000 Canadians are living with long-term disability from the effects of experiencing a stroke. In British Columbia, nearly 5,000 strokes occur every year making them a major cause of death and...
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