April 16, 2014

The benefits of Portland Hotel Society’s programs at risk

Recently, Rich Coleman, the B.C. Minister Responsible for Housing, made vague announcements to media regarding whether not some programs such as social enterprises led by Portland Hotel Society (PHS) community services would continue.

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April 17, 2014

For-Profit Clinic Lawsuit May Transform Health Care

A court case scheduled to start in September in British Columbia could have severe consequences for public health care in Canada, warn those speaking on behalf of two interveners in the case.

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April 16, 2014

Cat café advocate attempts crowdfunding

The Vancouver woman launched an Indiegogo online crowdfunding campaign this week to raise $50,000 for startup costs and the first months operating budget for her cat café, which has met VCH health standards.

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April 16, 2014

Welcome changes coming to Richmond Hospital

A major renovation of Richmond Hospital’s entrance will improve patient comfort and give families an easier time navigating the maze of corridors in the half-century-old facility.

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April 16, 2014

Paralyzed pit bull now a therapy dog, helping others through pain

When Elsa was only one year old she suffered a major spinal cord stroke, leaving her unable to walk. She is now a therapy dog and helps patients at GF Strong.

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April 15, 2014

Hoarder task force ‘overwhelmed’ by new cases

A task force targeting Vancouver’s “hoarding” problem has so many cases the team can barely keep up.

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April 15, 2014

Vancouver police shoot suspect after woman’s death

A woman was murdered in an East Vancouver apartment on Monday. Mentions that a 33-year-old man taken to VGH for treatment.

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April 15, 2014

New PHS board hires City of Vancouver’s former finance director

The former director of finance, planning and treasury for the City of Vancouver has been hired by the new board of directors of the Portland Hotel Society (PHS).

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April 14, 2014

Homes for aged have come a long way, baby

“Regardless of the innovations in long-term care facilities, seniors — especially aging baby boomers — want to stay at home as long as possible and have new expectations of what home care should be, ensuring they can age in place.”

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April 16, 2014

Cat café advocate attempts crowdfunding

The Vancouver woman launched an Indiegogo online crowdfunding campaign this week to raise $50,000 for startup costs and the first months operating budget for her cat café, which has met VCH health standards.

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