
B.C. introduces bill aimed at eliminating need for doctor’s notes on minor illness
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B.C. introduces bill aimed at eliminating need for doctor’s notes on minor illness
02:41 | April 15, 2025
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03:12 | April 16, 2025
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23:40 | April 16, 2025
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01:42 | April 15, 2025
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Moment of silence for Vancouver teen who died of overdose
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B.C. introduces bill aimed at eliminating need for doctor’s notes on minor illness
Description
April 15, 2025
B.C. Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside announced on Tuesday that the government has introduced a bill to amend the Employment Standards Act, reducing the need for sick notes from doctors for people with minor illnesses.
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B.C. introduces bill aimed at eliminating need for doctor’s notes on minor illness02:41 | April 15, 2025
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Abbotsford reveals vaping crisis in B.C. schools03:12 | April 16, 2025
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Global BC Presents: Smoke Screen23:40 | April 16, 2025
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B.C. eliminates sick notes for short-term absences01:42 | April 15, 2025
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Moment of silence for Vancouver teen who died of overdose01:15 | April 15, 2025
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What needs to change on toxic drug crisis anniversary04:27 | April 15, 2025
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B.C. marks anniversary of public health emergency over illicit drug deaths01:47 | April 14, 2025
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Burnaby man shares his battle with ALS02:34 | April 14, 2025
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How to ride out negative emotions03:43 | April 13, 2025
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Open House: High performance homes03:09 | April 12, 2025
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Langley seniors still struggling with broken elevator02:06 | April 11, 2025
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UBC researchers create mini human brains to study Alzheimer’s02:16 | April 11, 2025
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Former BC Liquor employee speaks out, claiming discrimination while pregnant02:04 | April 10, 2025
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Health Matters: Dealing with seasonal allergies04:12 | April 9, 2025
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Shingles vaccine helps cut dementia risk: study02:06 | April 8, 2025
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Health Matters: Testicular Cancer Awareness Month04:36 | April 8, 2025
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B.C. ends cancer program that sent patients to Washington state01:58 | April 7, 2025
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Fraser Valley First Nation fed up with mess caused by homeless encampment02:06 | April 6, 2025
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Vancouver school meal program facing cuts in government funding02:05 | April 6, 2025
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Parkinson’s awareness month04:14 | April 5, 2025
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LifeLabs strike stretches into week 704:33 | April 5, 2025
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B.C. physiatrists complain of huge case backlog02:19 | April 4, 2025
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Advocates say drug testing could prevent overdoses01:45 | April 4, 2025
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Former Fraser Health CEO’s severance package sparks debate02:14 | April 4, 2025
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Health Matters: How do tariffs on prescription drugs work?04:20 | April 4, 2025
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This is BC: Family continues dad’s legacy of bringing fresh water to Malawi02:32 | April 3, 2025
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Report into UVic student’s death finds multiple errors02:29 | April 3, 2025
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Family of Port Alberni teen who died in care demand accountability01:59 | April 2, 2025
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Tech Talk: Bedtime screen activity & environmental risk of e-cigarettes02:05 | April 2, 2025
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Health Matters: Alzheimer’s blood test04:39 | April 2, 2025
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Family calls for change following B.C. nurse’s suicide02:05 | April 1, 2025
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B.C. introduces bill aimed at eliminating need for doctor’s notes on minor illness02:41 | April 15, 2025
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Abbotsford reveals vaping crisis in B.C. schools03:12 | April 16, 2025
-
Global BC Presents: Smoke Screen23:40 | April 16, 2025
-
B.C. eliminates sick notes for short-term absences01:42 | April 15, 2025
-
Moment of silence for Vancouver teen who died of overdose01:15 | April 15, 2025
-
What needs to change on toxic drug crisis anniversary04:27 | April 15, 2025
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B.C. marks anniversary of public health emergency over illicit drug deaths01:47 | April 14, 2025
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Burnaby man shares his battle with ALS02:34 | April 14, 2025
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How to ride out negative emotions03:43 | April 13, 2025
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Open House: High performance homes03:09 | April 12, 2025
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Langley seniors still struggling with broken elevator02:06 | April 11, 2025
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UBC researchers create mini human brains to study Alzheimer’s02:16 | April 11, 2025
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Former BC Liquor employee speaks out, claiming discrimination while pregnant02:04 | April 10, 2025
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Health Matters: Dealing with seasonal allergies04:12 | April 9, 2025
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Shingles vaccine helps cut dementia risk: study02:06 | April 8, 2025
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Health Matters: Testicular Cancer Awareness Month04:36 | April 8, 2025
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B.C. ends cancer program that sent patients to Washington state01:58 | April 7, 2025
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Fraser Valley First Nation fed up with mess caused by homeless encampment02:06 | April 6, 2025
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Vancouver school meal program facing cuts in government funding02:05 | April 6, 2025
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Parkinson’s awareness month04:14 | April 5, 2025
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LifeLabs strike stretches into week 704:33 | April 5, 2025
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B.C. physiatrists complain of huge case backlog02:19 | April 4, 2025
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Advocates say drug testing could prevent overdoses01:45 | April 4, 2025
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Former Fraser Health CEO’s severance package sparks debate02:14 | April 4, 2025
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Health Matters: How do tariffs on prescription drugs work?04:20 | April 4, 2025
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This is BC: Family continues dad’s legacy of bringing fresh water to Malawi02:32 | April 3, 2025
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Report into UVic student’s death finds multiple errors02:29 | April 3, 2025
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Family of Port Alberni teen who died in care demand accountability01:59 | April 2, 2025
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Tech Talk: Bedtime screen activity & environmental risk of e-cigarettes02:05 | April 2, 2025
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Health Matters: Alzheimer’s blood test04:39 | April 2, 2025
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Family calls for change following B.C. nurse’s suicide02:05 | April 1, 2025
B.C. introduces bill aimed at eliminating need for doctor’s notes on minor illness
Description
April 15, 2025
B.C. Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside announced on Tuesday that the government has introduced a bill to amend the Employment Standards Act, reducing the need for sick notes from doctors for people with minor illnesses.
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