Demolition continues on the 1929 Activation Building to make way for a new acute care tower and power plant replacement at Lions Gate Hospital.

Two sites are first to receive federal approval for users to snort or swallow drugs while under supervision. With quotes from Dr. Mark Lysyshyn, medical health officer for VCH.

TEC4Home monitoring nurse Dianne Ross says symptoms can be detected early with TEC4Home.

Home tele-monitoring system allows patients to monitor their own vital signs on a daily basis so nurses can monitor remotely. Clinical trials happening in VCH.

A City of Vancouver report has identified challenges in adding a Canada Line station at Cambie Street and West 57th Avenue. The Onni Group has purchased most of the 10-hectare property from Vancouver Coastal Health for condo development, and has submitted a rezoning application.

Dr. Patricia Daly is quoted as saying that the decriminalization of drug use needs to be considered.

Maxine Davis, executive director of the Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation, has submitted a proposal to the Ministry of Health, Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care in March to offer injectable opioid-assisted treatment at its facility.

Hospital cleaners and dietary workers across 75 hospitals in B.C. have voted overwhelmingly to strike, including cleaning and dietary staff at Vancouver Coastal Health.

In 2012, Lindsey Longe passed away while living in supportive housing. His mother Christine Harris calls for greater oversight and regulation of the supportive housing, as well as a review of the process when a patient leaves a hospital against medical advice. Insite and St. Paul’s Hospital are mentioned.

The City of Vancouver is contemplating a ban on single-use coffee cups. Vancouver Coastal Health is providing consultation.