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
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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 -
SFU study looks at key to happiness03:20 | 7 hours ago -
42nd annual Vancouver Sun Run04:57 | 8 hours ago -
Changing the conversation around diabetes06:01 | 10 hours ago -
Fraser Valley family speaks out over lengthy ER wait01:45 | April 18, 2026 -
B.C. program aims to ‘track and trace’ illicit drug supply04:16 | April 18, 2026 -
John Fluevog creates shoe after kidney transplant02:38 | April 17, 2026 -
B.C. government launches high-tech program to track illicit drugs02:18 | April 17, 2026 -
Health Matters: Overcoming the fear and stigma around dementia04:25 | April 17, 2026 -
Health Matters: Maternal substance use05:06 | April 16, 2026 -
Drug crisis and maternal health warning01:49 | April 15, 2026 -
Beyond Wellness05:09 | April 15, 2026 -
BC denies funding for drug to help treat rare blood disorder03:17 | April 14, 2026 -
Vancouver Homeless Report04:42 | April 14, 2026 -
Closing arguments in ‘MAID’ lawsuit in BC Supreme Court02:12 | April 13, 2026 -
Overdose crisis declared 10 years ago02:05 | April 13, 2026 -
10 years of B.C.’s toxic drug crisis02:01 | April 13, 2026 -
Palma’s Picks: Living in your own skin and not hiding anymore04:52 | April 12, 2026 -
Ask an Expert: Five steps to building self-esteem04:42 | April 12, 2026 -
Ask an Expert: Boosting your smoothie06:06 | April 11, 2026 -
Organ donation awareness04:18 | April 11, 2026 -
East Vancouver students get to school on ‘bike bus.’01:43 | April 10, 2026 -
Health Matters: Choices Lottery supports kids receiving treatment at BC Children’s Hospital04:56 | April 10, 2026 -
Maya Gebala heading to LA for treatment02:39 | April 9, 2026 -
Future of Abbotsford rest stop uncertain01:54 | April 9, 2026 -
Parents seek gene therapy for son02:15 | April 8, 2026 -
Province clearing out Abbotsford RV camp01:59 | April 8, 2026 -
Wellness Wednesday: Stress Management05:21 | April 8, 2026 -
Health Matters: Dealing with allergy symptoms03:45 | April 7, 2026 -
Identifying and managing workplace burnout03:44 | April 7, 2026 -
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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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SFU study looks at key to happiness03:20 | 7 hours ago
-
42nd annual Vancouver Sun Run04:57 | 8 hours ago
-
Changing the conversation around diabetes06:01 | 10 hours ago
-
Fraser Valley family speaks out over lengthy ER wait01:45 | April 18, 2026
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B.C. program aims to ‘track and trace’ illicit drug supply04:16 | April 18, 2026
-
John Fluevog creates shoe after kidney transplant02:38 | April 17, 2026
-
B.C. government launches high-tech program to track illicit drugs02:18 | April 17, 2026
-
Health Matters: Overcoming the fear and stigma around dementia04:25 | April 17, 2026
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Health Matters: Maternal substance use05:06 | April 16, 2026
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Drug crisis and maternal health warning01:49 | April 15, 2026
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Beyond Wellness05:09 | April 15, 2026
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BC denies funding for drug to help treat rare blood disorder03:17 | April 14, 2026
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Vancouver Homeless Report04:42 | April 14, 2026
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Closing arguments in ‘MAID’ lawsuit in BC Supreme Court02:12 | April 13, 2026
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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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