One in five Canadians infected with HIV doesn’t know it, so federal scientists are looking for ways to make testing more accessible.

The City of Vancouver has approved the construction of 78 temporary modular housing units for the homeless in Marpole.

People against the pending Marpole homeless housing project in Vancouver have managed to halt construction for two days in a row.

Vermont is considering alternative approaches to combat the opioid crisis. With quotes from Patricia Daly, chief medical health officer for VCH.

An online petition is calling on Sechelt, Sunshine Coast Regional District and VCH “to declare a state of emergency on homelessness and open the shelter location now.”

Demand for fentanyl test paper has soared recently, which are not yet widely available. VCH’s survey found that about 80% of the drugs tested contained fentanyl.

Violence against women (VAW) includes physical and sexual abuse, as well as financial abuse and psychological abuse. With quotes from Vancouver Coastal Health.

New research lab aims to turn marijuana molecules into non-addictive pharmaceutical drugs. Medical director is Dr. John Maynard, chair of VCH’s medical advisory committee.

Powell River contractor Darren Marquis Construction has been granted a $272,264.93 contract to upgrade the Texada Medical Centre as per Vancouver Coastal Health requirements.

Trustees are confident that rate payers will see the 2018 budget as a ‘needs’ budget. Phil Muirhead from VCH met with the trustees.