Media stories for September 25, 2012

Addiction treatment sorely lacking
Vancouver Sun – Opinion
Dr. Evan Wood and Phillip Owen argue that part of problem on the DTES is lack of trained professionals, but a $5-million contribution from Goldcorp should help fill the gap.

Hospital workers face EI claw back of restitution pay
Vancouver Sun
Union views money as redress for gutted contracts, but Ottawa sees it as income that should be repaid.

Quackery watch: Ear candling
Coast Reporter
VCH Medical health Officer Dr. Paul Martiquet sets his cites on a practice that delivers none of the health benefits it claims, and which can lead to damaging complications.