Writer points out that Glacier View Lodge is being misportrayed by the media in regards to a possible partnership with Providence Health Care.

Overdose drug deaths in Vancouver are on pace to surpass 400 by year’s end after new statistics show 144 people died in the city in the first four months of 2017.

For years Insite operated under heavy political opposition. Now the safe injection site approach is being adopted elsewhere. Drug samples collected by VCH mentioned.

Front-line workers demand government provide more treatment programs as crisis shows no signs of slowing down. With quotes from Len Vaness, nurse at Insite.

A test strip developed to identify pain medication can spot fentanyl as well, a powerful opioid drug. With quotes from Mark Lysyshyn, medical health officer at VCH.

First comprehensive community health center with adult and elderly mental health team, and Anne Vogel clinic opens. Meena Dawar, VCH Richmond medical health officer quoted.

The Business Association of Richmond donated $10,000 to the Richmond Hospital Foundation at the association’s inauguration dinner.

The spread of new opioids is taking a toll on first responders, including the firefighters and paramedics who must try to revive those who overdose.

The City of Vancouver’s draft plan for the Cambie Corridor’s third phase involves rezoning several hundred single family homes into townhouses. Pearson-Dogwood development mentioned.

Sunshine Coast’s only homeless shelter will remain open until the end of October when it’s hoped a new, larger location will be secured. Clinical referrals to VCH mentioned.