The strain on the health-care system in northern B.C. is extreme, with new numbers showing demand for nurses especially is far beyond supply. The crunch is leaving patients without access to basic services and waiting years for surgeries.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science, 11 February
Women and girls belong in science, and their inclusion fosters innovation. Photo:Adobe Stock/ jittawit.21 United Nations – March 11 2025 Building a Future for Women