It’s time to bring e-cigarettes in from the cold and regulate the devices as unique products that might pose some dangers, but could also help smokers quit a lethal habit, MPs have recommended in a rare all-party consensus. With quotes from Dr. Meena Dawar, a public health officer with VCH.

The burning container had a hazardous organic compound inside, according to Vancouver Coastal Health – 20,000 kilograms of trichloroisocyanuric acid, which can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory system.

Princess Avenue, which opened in November, is one of the newest of 14 supportive-housing sites created through a B.C. Housing and City of Vancouver partnership. The building contains 39 units of transitional housing and 100 permanent housing units. With mention of funding from VCH.

St. Paul’s has had two babies left anonymously by desperate mothers in their Angel’s Cradle, which is based on the ancient tradition of foundling wheels. With quotes from Dr. Geoffrey Cundiff, head of obstetrics for Providence Health Care.

Most people complain when Daylight Saving Time kicks in. Who wants to lose an hour of sleep? But there’s one group of people who rejoice when clocks spring ahead to Daylight Saving Time: Night shift workers. With quotes from Lori Quinn, a nurse at VGH

Operations at Vancouver’s port have now resumed fully, after a chemical fire tore through a shipping container earlier this week. With comments from Viola Kaminski, a spokesperson for VCH.

The regional hospital board decided last week to support in principal kicking in $547,894 for a new closed loop medication system at St. Mary’s Hospital that will form part of a Clinical and Systems Transformation (CST) project being undertaken by Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH).

The ban comes as local health experts warn about the addictive nature and respiratory concerns associated with e-cigarettes — commonly perceived as a healthier alternative to smoking. With quotes from Dr. Meena Dawar, medical health officer for VCH.

VCH medical health officer Dr. Mark Lysyshyn assured 300 concerned residents at a community meeting that the proposed, men-only Turning Point Recovery Centre would make their neighbourhoods even safer than they are now.

“As a public health physician, and Medical Health Officer for Richmond, an important part of my job is working with the mayor, council and staff of our city to advance programs, policies, and investments that will improve health and, ultimately, save lives.” Written by Dr. James Lu, the VCH medical health officer in Richmond.