November 29, 2013

Health inspector temporarily shutters North Shore Korean restaurant for ‘filthy’ conditions

VCH has closed Korean restaurant in North Vancouver for being “extremely filthy.”

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November 29, 2013

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.

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November 29, 2013

Fight 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.

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November 29, 2013

HIV 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.

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November 28, 2013

Science 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.

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November 27, 2013

Smart 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.

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November 28, 2013

Caring 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.

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November 29, 2013

Two 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.

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December 27, 2013

Schools, 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.

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November 26, 2013

The 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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