Governments around the world should move beyond marijuana and legally regulate all drugs, including psychedelics, cocaine and heroin, a group of former world leaders and activists says in a report. With quotes from Dr. Evan Wood, medical director of addiction services at VCH, who acted as a special advisor to the group.

The Richmond Review received the 2014 Community Cares Award from the Richmond Hospital Foundation last week. With quotes from Doug Johnson, chair of the Richmond Hospital Foundation board.

According to a June 2014 report by the B.C. Coroners Service, in 2013 there were 103 fatal overdoses attributed to illicit drugs in Metro Vancouver.

B.C. has made some progress since the release of a critical report on seniors’ care in 2012, but Ombudsperson Kim Carter says the public still needs more information about how to navigate the system and whether it’s achieving its goals.

Wages for in-home health care workers are significantly lower than those in residences.

Richmond Hospital’s former Westminster Health Centre has been renamed as the Milan Ilich Pavilion. With quotes from Natalie Meixner, President & CEO, Richmond Hospital Foundation.

“I want to say thank you to Theresa who stopped to help me after a trip and fall on Lonsdale last week.” With mention of staff at Lions Gate Hospital.

The Richmond Hospital Auxiliary is in need of volunteers for its gift shop and lottery booth.

The four-pillar approach to Vancouver’s drug problem is not being supported by the city. With quotes from Thomas Kerr from the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS.

A new company is bringing nyotaimori to Vancouver. With quotes from Anna Marie D’Angelo, a spokesperson for VCH.