News

March 30, 2026

In just a few days, on April 1, 2026, the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) will come into force, replacing the Health Professions Act (HPA) and introducing a new regulatory framework for the regulation of health professions in British Columbia....

March 17, 2026

CPBC is seeking a permanent full‑time Business Intelligence Analyst to support the Business Intelligence (BI) unit in delivering high‑quality data insights that strengthen decision‑making across the organization.

March 4, 2026

Following the OIPC’s investigation report into privacy breaches after the 2025 Lapu Lapu Day Festival tragedy, pharmacy professionals are reminded of their obligations to protect client privacy and confidentiality.

March 4, 2026

On April 1, 2026, new standards for the delivery of controlled drug substances will come into effect as part of the new Health Professions and Occupations Act Bylaws and the revised Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act Bylaws that were approved at the February 27, 2026, Board...

February 12, 2026

Our Registrar and CEO, Suzanne Solven shares words of mourning for the victims of the Tumbler Ridge tragedy

February 10, 2026

This year UBC’s Continuing Pharmacy Professional Development (CPPD) celebrates its 37th annual Update conference.

February 10, 2026

The National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) is currently recruiting a pharmacy student for Spring/Summer 2026. They are looking for a pharmacy student who is currently enrolled in an accredited Canadian pharmacist program.  

 

February 5, 2026

This webinar will be hosted by ISMP Canada and led by Melissa Sheldrick, ISMP Canada’s first Patient and Family Advisor. Melissa brings a powerful lived perspective to medication safety advocacy following the loss of her son, Andrew, due to a dispensing error...

January 30, 2026

CPBC is proposing to repeal and replace the Pharmacy Operations and Drug Scheduling Act (PODSA) bylaws to make amendments that are consequential to the Health Professions and...

January 8, 2026

Shared for informational purposes on behalf of the Advance Program Pharmacy Team.

Advance is a multi-year project at Fraser Health designed to improve the quality, consistency and safety of patient care as it moves towards implementing electronic charting at hospitals across the region...