Health Canada has granted an exemption to the Powell Street Getaway to allow the nasal and oral consumptions of drugs.

Gibsons resident writes in to show support for the decision to sell land to Trellis due to a positive experience with a privately-owned residential care facility in Ontario.

Silas White, councillor in Gibsons was disappointed by the closures of Shorncliffe and Totem and believes VCH should allocate more beds with public consultation.

The Pemberton Medical Clinic is extending hours of operation in order to accommodate evening patients beginning Aug. 22.

Donald MacPherson says the overdose crisis is linked to drug prohibition, and is calling for “legal regulation” of all drugs. Dr. Patricia Daly, chief medical officer for VCH mentioned.

VCH is expanding access to drug-testing equipment that detects fentanyl. With quotes from Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, VCH lead on harm reduction and substance use.

The death of a 15-month-old toddler at an unlicensed Vancouver daycare, which VCH investigated, has renewed concerns over how parents can find a safe child-care.

Preparing for the first day of school can be quite a process for both children and parents. Dr. Shimi Kang and Helen Yeung of VCH offer advice.

People living in Olympic Village have noticed more discarded needles this summer. VCH reports 118,237 needles were collected in the first six months of 2017 all over the region.

BCNU says nurses at Pemberton Health Centre do not feel safe, despite recent upgrades by VCH to enhance security. With quotes from Karin Olson, chief operating officer for VCH Coastal.