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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 -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 1423:05 | 4 hours ago -
Protecting children from window and balcony falls04:44 | May 13, 2026 -
Union representing E-Comm workers holds strike vote04:43 | May 13, 2026 -
BC nurses vote 98.2% in favour of a strike03:01 | May 12, 2026 -
Leaked memo suggests 6th floor of Kelowna hospital could soon be opened02:09 | May 12, 2026 -
Senior’s drug coverage denied01:51 | May 12, 2026 -
The Beautiful Game: Craig Forrest’s Coquitlam roots02:18 | May 12, 2026 -
Support services for victims and survivors of crime04:00 | May 12, 2026 -
Canadians from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship isolating in B.C.03:47 | May 12, 2026 -
BC health officials treating Hantavirus seriously but say doesn’t have potential for a pandemic02:13 | May 11, 2026 -
Hantavirus outbreak: 4 Canadians isolating have ‘no symptoms’ after leaving cruise ship, doctor says09:42 | May 11, 2026 -
How to support thee CKNW Kids Fund through the new 50/5003:59 | May 11, 2026 -
Report outlines urgent need to help mothers fighting addiction02:07 | May 10, 2026 -
4 Canadians on board hantavirus-hit cruise ship being flown to B.C.02:11 | May 10, 2026 -
Canadians exposed to deadly hantavirus outbreak return to B.C.07:31 | May 10, 2026 -
Palma’s Picks: Helping to navigate life when trouble knocks04:21 | May 10, 2026 -
Ask an expert: Celebrating mothers and mother figures05:23 | May 10, 2026 -
Dr. Kaitlin Stockton Wins Whistleblowing Prize02:08 | May 8, 2026 -
BC Nurses’ Union holding strike vote04:49 | May 8, 2026 -
Health Matters: Health Canada approves 2nd drug to slow Alzheimer’s04:59 | May 8, 2026 -
Study shows high number of orthopeadic surgeons facing burnout01:59 | May 7, 2026 -
New report highlights financial strain of caregiving04:45 | May 7, 2026 -
Prominent Vancouver harm reduction advocate returning city award04:20 | May 7, 2026 -
Health Matters: Menopause Care04:14 | May 7, 2026 -
Conservatives join grieving family in calling for changes to B.C. Mental Health Act01:54 | May 6, 2026 -
Maya Gebala undergoes successful surgery00:44 | May 6, 2026 -
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Vancouver Mayor opposes new Overdose Prevention Site02:02 | May 5, 2026 -
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Spark Grant makes nature more accessible to underserved communities04:39 | May 5, 2026 -
One year since gender-based violence ‘epidemic’ declaration02:13 | May 4, 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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Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 1423:05 | 4 hours ago
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Protecting children from window and balcony falls04:44 | May 13, 2026
-
Union representing E-Comm workers holds strike vote04:43 | May 13, 2026
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BC nurses vote 98.2% in favour of a strike03:01 | May 12, 2026
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Leaked memo suggests 6th floor of Kelowna hospital could soon be opened02:09 | May 12, 2026
-
Senior’s drug coverage denied01:51 | May 12, 2026
-
The Beautiful Game: Craig Forrest’s Coquitlam roots02:18 | May 12, 2026
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Support services for victims and survivors of crime04:00 | May 12, 2026
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Canadians from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship isolating in B.C.03:47 | May 12, 2026
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BC health officials treating Hantavirus seriously but say doesn’t have potential for a pandemic02:13 | May 11, 2026
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Hantavirus outbreak: 4 Canadians isolating have ‘no symptoms’ after leaving cruise ship, doctor says09:42 | May 11, 2026
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Dr. Kaitlin Stockton Wins Whistleblowing Prize02:08 | May 8, 2026
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BC Nurses’ Union holding strike vote04:49 | May 8, 2026
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Health Matters: Health Canada approves 2nd drug to slow Alzheimer’s04:59 | May 8, 2026
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Conservatives join grieving family in calling for changes to B.C. Mental Health Act01:54 | May 6, 2026
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Vancouver Mayor opposes new Overdose Prevention Site02:02 | May 5, 2026
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Health Matters: Coping with grief on Mother’s Day05:14 | May 5, 2026
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Spark Grant makes nature more accessible to underserved communities04:39 | May 5, 2026
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One year since gender-based violence ‘epidemic’ declaration02:13 | May 4, 2026
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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