Mother-daughter team does ‘Sew Awesome’ work for front-line workers
They have donated 656 masks, 331 caps, and 52 medical gowns to different hospitals in the region. And they are
Avoid dressing up pets for Halloween: SPCA
BC SPCA is advising people to not dress up their pet for Halloween as this can pose a risk to them.
Social isolation puts women at higher risk of hypertension
It’s no secret that loneliness and social isolation have a negative impact on the mental and physical health of older
Alert issued for hand sanitizers containing methanol
British Columbians are advised to check hand sanitizer products made by Eskbiochem SA de CV in Mexico as the products
Donate to DNV firefighters to help the most vulnerable
District of North Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Society has partnered with the Harvest Project of the North Shore to help the
UBC-led study finds trial drug can block early stages of COVID-19
An international team led by University of British Columbia researcher Dr. Josef Penninger has found a trial drug that effectively
One-in-four Canadians think money is a taboo topic
The saying goes, never discuss politics, sex or religion, but what about money? A new national survey by FP Canada™
Two-in-five parents in BC find it difficult to make ends meet
Almost three-in-five parents in British Columbia (58%) say it is currently “very difficult” or “moderately difficult” for them to save
Cannabis can create false memories
Cannabis intoxication can create memories of events that never happened, a new research has found. This can lead to disastrous
85% think financial chemistry must for romantic chemistry
Successful long-term commitments rely on strong financial compatibility as well as romantic chemistry, according to the RBC 2020 Relationships &
Watch a mom meet her deceased daughter through VR (VIDEO)
Virtual reality has helped a mother reunite with her daughter who died of a rare incurable disease three years ago when she
Take care when munching on cannabis edibles
Stay calm and take one bite at a time. Now that cannabis edibles are hitting retail shelves, Vancouver Coastal Health
Fort McMurray ranked Canada’s most romantic city
Fort McMurray in Alberta has plenty to brag about heading into Valentine’s Day, because it snagged the top spot on
More than half of Canadians would choose additional vacation over a raise
Travel is top of the mind for Canadians this year! A recent survey by Rakuten.ca revealed that 57% of Canadians
Light therapy holds promise for people with bipolar disorder
Light therapy, consisting of daily exposure to bright, artificial light, is already a recognized line of treatment for people affected
Robotic seal making waves at VGH
A robotic seal with artificial intelligence is making waves at Vancouver General Hospital. Paro is gender-neutral, hypoallergenic and weights about
Those living near major roads at higher risk of dementia, Parkinson’s
Living near major roads or highways is linked to higher incidence of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis
Update on stowaway cat from China
Journey, the cat from China who was found inside a shipping container in Prince George, continues to recover is SPCA
First-ever guidelines on substance-use disorders among seniors
Canadian healthcare providers now have the tools they need to better support the prevention, assessment and treatment of older adults
Pike Creek named Canada’s best whisky
A jury of 10 independent whisky experts has named Pike Creek Oloroso-finished 21-Year-Old Canada’s best whisky at the tenth annual
Not cancer, not coronary disease, sepsis is the biggest killer
New research published today in The Lancet has found that sepsis is responsible for the most deaths worldwide, even more
