#RuralBC. mayors band together to press for fix to #EmergencyRoomClosures | Globalnews.ca https://globalnews.ca/news/10861031/bc-rural-mayors-er-closures/#ER closures in rural and remote communities hit historic levels over the summer, with some facing weekly shutdowns.

Merritt Mayor Mike Goetz said he’s also concerned there could be a surge of closures come the holiday season.”

Rural B.C. mayors band together to press for fix to emergency room closures

The action comes after communities including Oliver, Merritt, Williams Lake and Lillooet have faced repeated ER closures driven primarily by staffing shortages.

Global News

Physician shortages ..#RuralBC emergency departments https://www.westernstandard.news/features/in-depth-physician-shortages-wreaking-havoc-on-rural-bc-emergency-departments/57237#Healthcare woes are an all too familiar reality for rural #BritishColumbians, with residents of many small towns growing accustomed to hearing that their local hospitals are struggling to keep up with the needs of the community.

In recent months, however, things have taken a turn for the worse as #EmergencyDepartments across the province announce temporary interruptions due to a shortage of #physicians.”

IN-DEPTH: Physician shortages wreaking havoc on rural BC emergency departments

So-called "temporary service interruptions" have increased in both frequency and duration.

Western Standard
Researcher calls for more wild horse protections after 17 shot dead in rural B.C.

KAMLOOPS, B.C. - A biologist and wild horse researcher is calling for stronger federal and provincial protections for the animals after 17 carcasses were found in rural British Columbia.

Toronto Star