Whistler and Pemberton health centres are the first VCH clinics to implement CST technology.

As the City of Vancouver plans to take down the Georgia viaduct and Providence Health Care looks to build a new St. Paul’s Hospital on the False Creek Flats, the city is proposing to reroute traffic off Prior Street by building a road through Strathcona Park.

Residents in Vancouver express concern over discarded needles left at Andy Livingstone Park. People are advised to contact VCH’s Mobile Needle Exchange.

A UBC addictions professor argues that the City of Vancouver’s changes to its liquor laws put vulnerable people at risk. VCH’s tweet about ER overdose numbers is cited, including the fact that 40% of overdose visits to nine urban ERs involved alcohol.

Vancouver city council has introduced a number of changes to its liquor laws. The City is partnering with VCH on education and support programs.

Evan Wood, director of the BC Centre on Substance Abuse, gives recommendations on how the new government should address the overdose crisis.

Vancouver council approved changes to city liquor policies in the Granville Entertainment District (GED). VCH part of working group of stakeholders.

Vancouver City Council approved changes to liquor licensing system to streamline regulations and boost local business. VCH part of working group of stakeholders.

As part of a suite of changes to its liquor policy, Vancouver city council is allowing grocery stores to sell wine, beer and liquor. The city will partner with VCH on education and support programs.

Pilot project to ban entry to nightclubs and bars in Granville District after 2 a.m. approved. Mention of statistics from Dr. Patricia Daly, VCH chief medical health officer.