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B.C. municipal councillor returns to job just weeks after donating kidney

Scott Harrison says recipient, Qualicum First Nation Chief Michael Recalma, faring well
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Town of Qualicum Beach Coun. Scott Harrison, bottom right, is welcomed back by Mayor Brian Wiese and fellow councillors Teunis Westbroek and Anne Skipsey. (Facebook screen grab)

Qualicum Beach Coun. Scott Harrison is back at work just weeks after donating a kidney to Qualicum First Nation Chief Michael Recalma.

Harrison was welcomed back by Mayor Brian Wiese and fellow councillors during the regular board meeting on March 16. He informed them he is feeling much better.

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Harrison provided some good news, saying he has heard some of the lingering health issues Recalma had have sa国际传媒渂asically disappeared.sa国际传媒

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Coun. Teunis Westbroek asked Harrison about the level of pain associated with the surgery.

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Harrison said except for some bruising around the incision, he is fine and is no longer taking any painkillers.

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Harrison expressed his sincere thanks to the medical team at St. Paulsa国际传媒檚 Hospital.

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Michael.Briones@pqbnews.com

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Michael Briones

About the Author: Michael Briones

I rejoined the PQB News team in April 2017 from the Comox Valley Echo, having previously covered sports for The NEWS in 1997.
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