Richmond City Hall has ordered an analysis on potential contaminants from a proposed coal export terminal. With mention of VCH’s chief medical officer calling the current environmental review inadequate.

Sechelt First Nation is calling for more environmental assessments on a proposed coal handling facility. With mention of similar requests from Dr. Patricia Daly, VCH chief medical officer and from Dr. Paul Martiquet, a VCH medical health officer for the Sunshine Coast.

According to a poll, most Vancouver residents would like to see city hall either reject a development permit application for a casino near B.C. Place or postpone its decision on the matter.

Gambling addiction is an “urgent public health concern” in Vancouver.

A Chilliwack mother is angry that her daughter`s elementary school was fundraising with alcoholic gift baskets. With quotes from Kerri Watt, a drug and alcohol prevention consultant at VCH.

Dr. Julio Montaner, director of the B.C. Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS says the federal government is “looking the other way” when it comes to implementing a federal strategy on HIV.

A leading medical journal says Health Minister Rona Ambrose has breached international medical ethical standards by stopping participants in a Downtown Eastside clinical study from getting post-trial access to heroin. With mention of VCH`s InSite facility.

A coalition of coal export opponents on Thursday denounced an environmental review of a planned new terminal at Fraser Surrey Docks. With mention of VCH calling for a new environmental and health review.

The number of on-mountain injuries is increasing every year. With quotes from Dr. David Evans, regional medical trauma director for VCH.

The Greater Vancouver Food Bank is working with VCH to encourage its clients to cook healthier meals. With quotes from VCH dietician Barbara Crocker.