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To keep driving legally, every resident must renew their provincial health card before it —expirescelebratesapologizesnegotiates. Most cards are valid for five years, and the ministry mails a renewal notice about two months in advance. Applicants can renew online, by mail, or in person at a service centre, but a recent photo and proof of —residencymelodyharmonysymphony are required for in-person visits. Processing usually takes two to three weeks, though online applications are often —somewhatbarelyrarelyhardly faster. Until the new card arrives, the old one remains valid as long as it was submitted before the expiry date. Anyone who forgets to renew on time may face a temporary —gapfestivalmelodytrophy in coverage until the paperwork is complete.