The Community Volunteer Income Tax Program is sponsored by the Canada Revenue Agency and by VCH.
Read MoreHealth officers on watch for possible measles outbreak from Vancouver International Airport
VCH warns people to watch for measles symptoms after someone with the illness traveled through YVR in February.
Read MoreWellness well-placed, pub proximity no problem
MLA Jane Thornthwaite writes about a letter to the editor on VCH’s new Foundry North Shore facility for youth.
Read MoreProfile: Community advocate Sarah Blyth focuses on Vancouver’s opioid crisis
Profile story about Sarah Blyth, who runs one of the overdose prevention sites in Vancouver.
Read MoreB.C. health clinic hosts Trudeau in roundtable meeting on overdose crisis
Canada’s Prime Minister and Minister of Defence met with people on the front lines of B.C.’s overdose crisis on Friday. With comments from Portland Hotel Society (PHS) and PHC addiction doctor Dr Keith Ahamad.
Read MoreTwo-thirds of British Columbians want more done to fight opioid epidemic: poll
A new public opinion poll from Forum Research has found that two-thirds of voters across the province believe governments haven’t done enough to stem an epidemic that’s claimed more than 1,000 lives in the past year. With comments from Dr Patricia Daly.
Read MoreCoast Beat Podcast Episode 46
A segment about how the latest developments in the long-term care debate on the Sunshine Coast were reflected at the Legislature and at Sechelt council.
Read MoreLower taxes vs. social services shape election debate in Richmond
Finance Minister Mike de Jong says his government is focused on growing the economy and lowering taxes, while presenting balanced operating budgets. Mentions Richmond Hospital’s north tower.
Read MoreFraser Health rule behind unsafe ER conditions, doctors charge
Doctors at Surrey Memorial Hospital say they believe patient death rates will rise because emergency room doctors are forced to operate in a “chronic crisis” of overcrowding. With mention of VCH hospitals.
Read MoreLocal project offering to test people for fentanyl exposure
A project launched by the AIDS Committee of Ottawa is offering urine test strips that reveal to people who have used drugs whether they’ve been unwittingly exposed to fentanyl. With comments from VCH MHO Dr Mark Lysyshyn.
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