April 24, 2018

Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC Concerned For Fate of Indigenous Clients After Funding Not Renewed

The Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of BC (NCCABC) received notice from VCH that their contract to provide addiction and substance use counselling and services to Indigenous people was not renewed.

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April 25, 2018

New Indigenous Mental Wellness and Substance Use Counselling Agency to offer a bold approach to Healing for Vancouver

Newly formed Metro Vancouver Indigenous Services Society is addressing root causes of substance misuse and mental wellness challenges for Indigenous people.

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April 24, 2018

3 cancers on the rise and what you should know to protect yourself

While the news on the cancer front is generally encouraging, thyroid, colorectal, and uterine cancer are on the rise. With quotes from Dr. Sam Wiseman from Providence Health.

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April 23, 2018

One week left to file income tax

The article lists places where volunteers can help you file your taxes and mentions VCH.

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April 24, 2018

Lieutenant-governor recognizes two local scouts’ hard work

(Then) lieutenant-governor Judith Guichon awarded two local scouts for their community work including organizing all the youth sections of 4th Squamish Scouts to garden at the seniors home Hilltop House.

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April 23, 2018

Designs revealed for new Cambie tower with tiered terraces

The designs for one of the phases of the Pearson Dogwood redevelopment on Cambie Street have been revealed by developer Onni Group and architectural firm IBI Group.

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East Van residents’ group flyers neighbours out of concern over proposed detox facility in their neighbourhood

A residents’ group in the Grandview-Woodland neighbourhood is raising opposition to a proposal for a 60,000-square-foot treatment, recovery and mixed-use housing development on Clark Drive. The proposal is a partnership between VCH, the City of Vancouver and B.C. Housing.

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April 20, 2018

27-storey tower with cascading terraces proposed for new Pearson Dogwood phase

The design of one of the tallest phases of the massive Pearson Dogwood redevelopment in South Vancouver has been revealed. The development will have a health-related facilities operated by VCH.

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April 22, 2018

Neighbours express worries as Vancouver unveils plans for large detox centre

People living near Clark Drive and East 1st Avenue in Vancouver are being invited Monday night to look at plans for a new detox centre in their neighbourhood. The project is a joint venture between the City of Vancouver, VCH, and BC Housing.

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April 22, 2018

Fundraiser for family of woman who died giving birth

After Victor Yu’s wife died giving birth at Richmond Hospital, the Chinese community has rallied to raise almost $80,000 for the grieving family.

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