The Portland Hotel Society scandal shook the moral foundation of the Downtown Eastside’s very large and very well-funded social welfare community.

Experts argue Vancouver has an unusual cluster of service agencies and social housing in the DTES and these should be spread out to create other communities where marginalized people can feel supported and accepted.

VCH Research Institute researchers are using magnetic resonance imaging of joints under stress in the hopes of advancing treatments for osteoarthritis of the hips and knees. With quotes from David Wilson, a professor in UBC’s Department of Orthopedics and a VCH researcher.

A building on East 6th Avenue is being investigated for a bed bug infestation. With quotes from Shelley Beaudet, a senior environmental health officer with VCH.

Vancouver Canucks fans rallied around beloved enforcer Gino Odjick as he battles terminal heart disease, organizing a flash mob and rally on Sunday to show their support. With quotes from Anna Marie D’Angelo, a spokesperson for VCH.

A warning had gone out to those at a rally for former Canucks player Gino Odjick not to shout too loud outside VGH.

A North Vancouver man defied the odds to complete an 1800-kilometre journey four years after he was paralyzed from the neck down in a biking accident. With mention of GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre.

Front-line workers say solving housing issues will take a greater level of coordination between social agencies, governments and residents. With quotes from Laura Case, COO of Vancouver Community at VCH.

Fans of former Vancouver Canucks player Gino Odjick are already planning rallies for the 43-year-old after news was released that he is fighting a rare terminal heart disease. With mention of a flash mob in support of Odjick taking place at VGH on Sunday.

The City of Powell River is widening a main road to accommodate and connect to a bike lane. With mention of VCH being involved with the project.