Vernon man to run 31 consecutive marathons for cancer care
The money raised will go directly to what's called the seed project at Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH).
Canada
10 hours
New diagnostic equipment to improve patient care in North Okanagan
A new multi-million dollar CT scanner at Vernon Jubilee Hospital (VJH) is expected to increase access to timely diagnoses and treatments for patients in the North Okanagan.
Canada
Mar 18
No ‘stand-alone’ drug consumption site coming to Richmond, health officials say
Following two nights of heated hearings, councillors voted 7-2 Tuesday evening in favour of considering a supervised drug consumption site at the city's hospital.
Health
Feb 14
Debunking time-wasting cleaning myths
Cleaning expert Melissa Maker helps separate cleaning fact from fiction by debunking some of the most popular cleaning myths on the internet.
The Curator
Apr 7
Mane attraction: Tips for healthy hair, lashes and brows
When it comes to our collective obsession with being able to sprout, landscape and maintain healthy hair - the struggle is real. Read on for our expert tips.
The Curator
Apr 16
‘No more silence’: Hundreds protest in Richmond after safe consumption site debate
Protesters repeatedly chanted, "No more silence!" and waved signs that read, "The silent majority has awakened," and "We elected you, and we can vote you out."
Politics
Feb 19
Councillor claims politics at play in Richmond, B.C. drug site furor
Councillors voted to explore the idea of a safe consumption site in Richmond, but health officials say the concept is a non-starter.
Politics
Feb 15
Richmond City Council votes in favour of drug consumption site motion
The City of Richmond cannot approve a supervised consumption site as that decision lies with Vancouver Coastal Health and Health Canada.
Politics
Feb 13
Kenneth Mitchell, Canadian ‘Star Trek’ and Marvel actor, dies at 49
Kenneth Mitchell is being remembered as a talented actor, father and advocate for those living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
Entertainment
Feb 26
Nurses triaged hundreds of calls from Vancouver police in 2023, council hears
Vancouver city councillors got an update on a multi-million dollar program to fund mental health supports aimed at reducing police response to crisis calls.
Health
Feb 6
7 eco-friendly cleaning products for a sustainable home
In honour of Earth Day, cleaning expert Melissa Maker help us establish some planet-friendly cleaning habits.
The Curator
Apr 19
Richmond council meeting on proposed safe drug consumption site gets heated
If created, the site would provide people with a safe place to use substances in Richmond, B.C., and connect them with treatment or counselling services.
Health
Feb 12
Vancouver resident says hospital discharging patients onto street bench
A resident said he regularly witnesses Vancouver General Hospital staff and security discharging patients onto a street bench.
Canada
Jan 20
Surrey physician named BC United candidate for Surrey-Cloverdale in 2024 election
Dr. Claudine Storness-Bliss is an obstetrician and gynecologist at Surrey Memorial Hospital. She said her vision for transforming B.C. health care aligns with that of BC United.
Politics
Feb 7
‘Horrific’: Patient dumping alleged at second B.C. hospital
Last year, the Victoria resident said she called 911 for a man who was asking for help to get an ambulance to a sobriety centre – after he’d been dropped at the bus stop.
Health
Jan 22
New Music Friday: 9 releases to start your weekend (12 January 2024)
The recorded music industry is almost entirely awake from its holiday slumber so New Music Friday is getting interesting again.
Entertainment
Jan 12
Buffalo Bills’ fan from Ontario shot and killed after Dolphins game in Miami: police
The Six Nations man, who was a Buffalo Bills fan, was shot and killed after he left an NFL game in Miami, Fla., on Sunday night, say police.
Crime
Jan 9
Oh baby! Meet Quebec’s first newborns of 2024
Montreal's first baby of 2024 seems to be Julia, who was born at St-Mary's Hospital at midnight on the dot.
Canada
Jan 1
Indigenous community-driven stories that made an impact in 2023
Throughout the year, Global News has highlighted culture and community-driven stories from Indigenous people across the province, here are some of our favourites.
Canada
Dec 28, 2023
20 Boxing Day bestsellers you don’t want to miss
Last call for Boxing Day deals! Don't miss these 10 bestsellers before the sales end.
The Curator
Dec 27, 2023