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BC Doctors

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Obituaries / April 2026

Dr Charles Peter Stockdill, 1941–2026

BY: James Stockdill, MD

We are saddened to announce the passing of Dr Charles Peter Stockdill on 27 January 2026, 1 day before his 85th birthday. He was predeceased by his wife, Deanna, by 8 days. Peter was born in... Read More

Obituaries / April 2026

Dr Joseph (Joe) Frank Schweigel, 1936–2025

BY: Robert C. Schweigel, MD, FRCSC

Dr Joseph (Joe) Frank Schweigel, a pioneer in spinal cord rehabilitation and a beloved mentor to generations of surgeons, passed away on 9 November 2025. Joe was born to immigrant parents in... Read More

Obituaries / April 2026

Dr Gordon E. Dower, 1923–2022

BY: Nancy Dower, MD, PhD, FRCPC

Dr Gordon E. Dower passed away on 9 December 2022. He was born on 16 November 1923 in Cardiff, Wales, to Dr Alexander Dower and Phyllis Dower (nee Ewbank). Gordon was accepted by St. Bartholomew’... Read More

Obituaries / April 2026

Dr Terrence (Terry) F. Rutherford, 1929–2026

BY: Douglas Filipenko, MD

Dr Terrence (Terry) F. Rutherford died on 30 January 2026, after a short illness related to complications following treatment for Hodgkin disease. Terry was born in Birch Hills, Saskatchewan,... Read More

Dr Adam Thompson stands on a grassy shore in front of shimmering water, with trees and mountains in the distance.
Interviews / January/February 2026

Dr Adam Thompson: Connection above all else

BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC

It’s very nice to meet you; congratulations on your new role as president of Doctors of BC. For our readers who don’t know you yet, perhaps you’d like to start with an introduction. I’m Adam... Read More

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BCMJ

The BCMJ is a general medical journal that shares knowledge while building connections among BC physicians.

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ISSN 0007‍-‍0556 (Print)
ISSN 2293‍-‍6106 (Online)
Established 1959