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
Fentanyl test strips available through Vancouver Coast Health
Fentanyl test strips will soon be available for people to take home from designated sites throughout the Vancouver Coastal Health
Infected puppy with West Van SPCA needs a selfless hero
Chevy Chase is a blonde eight-month-old Labrador retriever who needs to get well before he is ready to be adopted.
Après ski in the lodge, not the hospital
Trauma Services BC (TSBC), a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority, is reminding those hitting the slopes this winter
Cancer patients, survivors invited to submit original music compositions
The Stand Up To Cancer Canada Kate McGarrigle Fund has announced the ‘Music As Healing’ Grant Program, an initiative that
This digital monitor will help schools with prevention of student suicide
Netsweeper, the web filtering platform of choice for schools, will launch this month a new tool to help schools identify
Cold-weather tips from Canada’s youngest outdoor experts
The snow and cold are here to stay – meteorologists are predicting a classic Canadian winter season with chilly conditions
UBC researchers seek participants for spinal cord injury study
Chronic pain is a common and often debilitating problem that can significantly impact function and quality of life for patients
Think & thump your vehicle to save animals
When it’s cold outside, cats like Fievel will try to find warmer places to seek shelter. This could include vehicles,
Nominate an ‘unsung’ North Shore hero for this achievement award
Co-presented by the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival and the North Shore Rescue, the award is given each year to a North Shore community member who has made an outstanding contribution to the outdoor or sports community.
Here’s how you can donate for animals in bushfire crisis
A lot of people want to make donations for animal relief in Australia where bushfires have played havoc in several
British Columbians have 50% more electronics today than in 2010
New research from BC Hydro finds British Columbians feel overwhelmed by the amount of electronics, and other items accumulated over
Heritage home available for free: Just cart it away
Get a coach house for free, and help save a heritage home from demolition: This is a win-win the North Shore Heritage Society is hoping will keep history alive in a local backyard.
Health Canada advises against using unauthorised skin-whitening cream
Health Canada is advising Canadians that it seized two unauthorized ZO Medical skin-whitening creams from Toronto Dermatology Centre (4256 Bathurst
One in six Canadians expects to return gifts after the holidays
Canadian Gen Z’s are taking things into their own hands this holiday season, with 21 per cent admitting to typically
