More people are choosing to live in boats full time, causing more sewage and e-coli issues in areas like False Creek. VCH is a representative on the False Creek Water Quality Working Group.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has taken over the investigation into an incident at VCH nursing home Purdy Pavilion, following the death of an 81-year-old man.

Police are investigating a fight between patients at Purdy Pavilion VCH nursing home that ended in the death of an elderly man.

Dr. Julio Montaner is among five scholars awarded this year’s Killam Prize, which honours Canadian researchers and scientists.

A number of Canadians have turned to psychotropic plants in an effort to stop using opiates when they feel conventional treatments aren’t working.

Health Canada’s proposal to loosen regulations on importing prescription-grade heroin to treat opioid addiction is being hailed as a crucial step to reducing fentanyl-fuelled deaths across the country.

VCH review of Pemberton Health Centre incident complete. With quotes from Carrie Stefanson, VCH Public Affairs Officer.

Three-quarters of British Columbians consider hospital wait times one of the key issues facing the province, according to a poll conducted in the lead-up to next week’s election.

Homicide investigators are looking into an altercation at a UBC residential care facility that left one senior dead. The incident happened April 26 at the Purdy Pavilion, a Vancouver Coastal Health facility that handles seniors with cognitive impairment.

Homicide investigators are looking into an altercation at a UBC residential care facility that left one senior dead. Cpl. Meghan Foster with the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says police have taken over to ensure “nothing has been overlooked.” With quotes from Anna Marie D’Angelo, VCH spokeswoman.