B.C. man challenging Health Canada for phage treatment
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B.C. man challenging Health Canada for phage treatment
Description
March 26, 2019
A Vancouver Island man is hoping to become the first person in Canada to receive an experimental treatment for deadly superbugs. Phage therapy works by using viruses to target antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Jeff Semple reports on the new push to give Canadians access to the potentially life-saving treatment.
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B.C. man challenging Health Canada for phage treatment02:36 | March 26, 2019 -
Tumbler Ridge shooter: What we know about Jesse Van Rootselaar02:27 | February 12, 2026 -
Tumbler Ridge residents mourn mass shooting victims02:08 | February 12, 2026 -
‘No greater healer than love’: Nova Scotia shooting victim’s sister shares advice with Tumbler Ridge02:02 | February 11, 2026 -
Politicians united in grief for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims02:27 | February 11, 2026 -
What we know about the Tumbler Ridge shooting victims, suspect02:58 | February 11, 2026 -
‘It doesn’t feel real’: Tumbler Ridge in shock after 8 murdered in mass school shooting02:30 | February 11, 2026 -
‘I love the weather change’: Dense fog lingers over Vancouver area01:37 | January 21, 2026 -
Piper James identified as Canadian found dead on Australian beach, surrounded by dingoes01:40 | January 20, 2026 -
Photojournalist Amber Bracken testifies in press freedom trial01:57 | January 14, 2026 -
Floodwaters recede in B.C.’s Fraser Valley, but more rain expected01:36 | December 15, 2025 -
B.C. floods force evacuations, road closures02:09 | December 11, 2025 -
John Rustad resigns as B.C. Conservative leader02:01 | December 4, 2025 -
Environmental groups decry Liberal pipeline memorandum01:57 | November 28, 2025 -
Ottawa, B.C. unveil anti-extortion measures02:08 | November 28, 2025 -
Liberals work to calm backlash over pipeline MOU02:16 | November 28, 2025 -
Pipeline politics: First Nations, Alberta energy sector divided on possible deal01:44 | November 26, 2025 -
Carney to add LNG, hydro, nickel projects to fast-track list02:06 | November 12, 2025 -
Indigenous Diversion Centre opens in Prince George03:17 | October 14, 2025 -
One of Canada’s most wanted killers, Robby al-Khalil, arrested in Qatar01:26 | September 7, 2025 -
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Taylor Swift Vancouver Eras tour: Swifties unite for Night 102:11 | December 6, 2024 -
H5N1 avian influenza: B.C. reports 1st suspected human case of bird flu02:12 | November 10, 2024 -
Recounts underway as B.C. election fails to produce clear outcome03:04 | October 20, 2024 -
Intense rainfall triggers floods across B.C., threatens safety of residents01:39 | October 20, 2024 -
Global National: Oct. 1922:21 | October 19, 2024 -
‘We are struggling’: New B.C. gig-worker regulations spark hope, skepticism01:48 | September 3, 2024 -
B.C. tree fruit farmers in shock after co-op’s sudden collapse02:00 | August 11, 2024 -
Paris 2024: Breaking gold-medallist Philip Kim reflects on how his passion became an obsession01:30 | August 10, 2024 -
Jasper wildfire: How did mountain pine beetles play a role?02:08 | July 30, 2024
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B.C. man challenging Health Canada for phage treatment02:36 | March 26, 2019
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Tumbler Ridge shooter: What we know about Jesse Van Rootselaar02:27 | February 12, 2026
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Tumbler Ridge residents mourn mass shooting victims02:08 | February 12, 2026
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‘No greater healer than love’: Nova Scotia shooting victim’s sister shares advice with Tumbler Ridge02:02 | February 11, 2026
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Politicians united in grief for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims02:27 | February 11, 2026
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What we know about the Tumbler Ridge shooting victims, suspect02:58 | February 11, 2026
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‘It doesn’t feel real’: Tumbler Ridge in shock after 8 murdered in mass school shooting02:30 | February 11, 2026
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‘I love the weather change’: Dense fog lingers over Vancouver area01:37 | January 21, 2026
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Piper James identified as Canadian found dead on Australian beach, surrounded by dingoes01:40 | January 20, 2026
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Photojournalist Amber Bracken testifies in press freedom trial01:57 | January 14, 2026
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Floodwaters recede in B.C.’s Fraser Valley, but more rain expected01:36 | December 15, 2025
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B.C. floods force evacuations, road closures02:09 | December 11, 2025
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John Rustad resigns as B.C. Conservative leader02:01 | December 4, 2025
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Environmental groups decry Liberal pipeline memorandum01:57 | November 28, 2025
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Ottawa, B.C. unveil anti-extortion measures02:08 | November 28, 2025
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Liberals work to calm backlash over pipeline MOU02:16 | November 28, 2025
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Pipeline politics: First Nations, Alberta energy sector divided on possible deal01:44 | November 26, 2025
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Carney to add LNG, hydro, nickel projects to fast-track list02:06 | November 12, 2025
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Indigenous Diversion Centre opens in Prince George03:17 | October 14, 2025
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One of Canada’s most wanted killers, Robby al-Khalil, arrested in Qatar01:26 | September 7, 2025
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Asian Heritage Month: Baking to redefine how culture can look and taste02:13 | May 31, 2025
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Canada election 2025: Carney aims to swipe NDP seats in B.C.02:03 | April 23, 2025
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‘We are struggling’: New B.C. gig-worker regulations spark hope, skepticism01:48 | September 3, 2024
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Paris 2024: Breaking gold-medallist Philip Kim reflects on how his passion became an obsession01:30 | August 10, 2024
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Jasper wildfire: How did mountain pine beetles play a role?02:08 | July 30, 2024
B.C. man challenging Health Canada for phage treatment
Description
March 26, 2019
A Vancouver Island man is hoping to become the first person in Canada to receive an experimental treatment for deadly superbugs. Phage therapy works by using viruses to target antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Jeff Semple reports on the new push to give Canadians access to the potentially life-saving treatment.
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