Health Minister Terry Lake says the government may need to create a new institution for severely mentally ill people. With quotes from Dr. Patricia Daly, chief medical officer for VCH.

Politicians are calling on B.C. to reopen and update the Riverview mental hospital in Coquitlam.

B.C. families are finding it increasingly difficult to find daycare. With mention of VCH’s website.

A man on charge for attempted murder missed a chance to get treatment for his illness after a mix-up involving St. Paul’s Hospital during sentencing.

Port Metro Vancouver has ordered Fraser Surrey Docks to do more work to assess the health and ecological effects of its proposed $15-million coal-handling facility in response to public concerns. With quotes from Dr. Patricia Daly, chief medical health officer for VCH.

Vancouver’s Mayor and Police Chief have declared a “mental health crisis” in the city and are demanding action from the provincial and federal governments. With mention of an increase in the number of people with mental illnesses coming to the St. Paul’s Hospital emergency room.

Vancouver’s police chief and the city’s mayor are calling on senior levels of government to step in and help with what they are calling a public health crisis due to mental illness. With mention of an increase in the number of people with mental illnesses coming to the St. Paul’s Hospital emergency room.

Vancouver’s mayor has declared the city is in the midst of a mental health crisis.

Vancouver’s mayor and police chief say more resources are urgently needed to address a growing crisis involving people with untreated mental illness.

Vancouver’s police chief and mayor have issued recommendations to address what they call a “growing crisis” of severe, untreated mental illnesses. With mention of joint VCH and police outreach teams for mentally ill people.