VCH has closed Korean restaurant in North Vancouver for being “extremely filthy.”
Read MoreHealth inspector temporarily shutters North Shore Korean restaurant for ‘filthy’ conditions
Residents say no to Rogers tower
Many Gibsons residents are opposed to a new Rogers cell phone tower. With mention of VCH declaring the technology safe.
Read MoreFight against rats is a ‘never-ending battle’
The population of rats in Richmond has grown in recent years. With mention of VCH closing down seven Richmond restaurants this year due to rat infestation.
Read MoreHIV screening a success in Vancouver
Since October 2011, more than 8,000 admitted patients have been tested for HIV in Vancouver. With quotes from Dr. Reka Gustafson, medical health officer and medical director of communicable disease control for VCH.
Read MoreScience shows GMOs not dangerous to eat
“I have been involved with GE (genetically engineered) crops and food with an emphasis on public education for over a decade and therefore am very familiar with most of the discredited science that allegedly shows GE crops cause harm.” With a quote from VCH about GE foods and food crops.
Read MoreSmart meter holdouts mobilize as deadline looms
South Delta residents are mobilizing against a proposed a smart meter changeover in December. With a comment from Dr. Patricia Daly, chief medical health officer for VCH.
Read MoreCaring Tree Fundraiser
Lions Gate Hospital Foundation started a campaign to sell Christmas ornaments to raise money. Pictured is Judy Savage, president of Lions Gate Hospital Foundation.
Read MoreTwo Fraser Health employees were paid for more than 1,000 hours of overtime last year as audit shows soaring costs
Last year, Fraser Health spent $5 million more compared to the previous year. With quotes from Anna Marie D’Angelo, spokesperson for VCH.
Read MoreSchools, hospitals will feel the heat from BC Hydro rate hikes
Increasing electricity rates over the next couple of years is going hurt schools and hospitals. With quotes from Anna Marie D’Angelo, spokesperson for VCH.
Read MoreThe Dolphin Way offers parenting tips from marine mammals
Dr. Shimi Kang, medical director for child and youth mental-health programs for VCH, has written a book on raising kids in a balanced marine-animal way.
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