A man charged with attempted murder after stabbing a senior in the chest at a Waves coffee shop told police he did it because he wanted to get to heaven and because he hated people. The accused was admitted into St. Paul’s Hospital twice before the incident.

“People are failing to get timely, responsive and adequate interventions due to a profound failure in leadership and accountability on the part of the B.C. government.” With mention of VCH cutting funding to five mental health programs.

The media needs to respect the transgender community more. With reference to a VCH report.

Sewage and E. coli levels in Vancouver water are creating health concerns. With quotes from Jessica Ip, a senior environmental health officer at VCH.

Move More on the Shore is a fitness program offered by VCH and the West Vancouver Community Centre.

Prevention centres and counsellors around the Lower Mainland want people to help those in need by talking about the issue. With quotes from Dammy Albach, coordinator of VCH’s Suicide Attempt Follow-up Education and Research (SAFER) program and president of the Canadian Association of Suicide Prevention (CASP).

Stroke is a life-threatening event, but quick medical attention can minimize the effects and improve recovery. Written by Dr. Paul Martiquet, a medical health officer for VCH.

The final draft concept for potential redevelopment of VCH’s Pearson Dogwood Lands will be unveiled at open houses Sept. 12 and 14. With quotes from Brad Foster, the real estate consultant for VCH who’s working on the project.

Immigrants are less than half as likely to get professional help for depression. With quotes from Dr. Soma Ganesan, director of the cross-cultural psychiatry program at VCH.

B.C. and Alberta are developing new radiology programs to provide more accurate analysis of scans. With mention of B.C. conducting a pilot project in the Vancouver Coastal region and on Vancouver Island.