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Calls grow for ‘Silver Alert’ to help find missing seniors – May 30, 2016

May 30: Calls grow for ‘Silver Alert’ to help find missing seniors
There are more calls for a province-wide “Silver Alert” system after a missing senior was located this weekend.

May 31: Plain tobacco packaging coming to Canada
Ottawa is moving towards legislating plain packaging for tobacco products. As Linda Aylesworth reports, researchers say this plan will save lives.

June 1: UBC scientist identifies gene mutation in MS patients
One researcher at the University of British Columbia is on a mission to prove multiple sclerosis is caused by a genetic mutation. Now she’s made a significant discovery that could be a game-changer for future treatment. Linda Aylesworth reports.

June 2: Sunflower kernels, granola bars recalled due to listeria concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is asking you to check your kitchen for two snack products.

June 3: Mumps outbreak worsens in Lower Mainland
More people in the Vancouver Coast Health region are being diagnosed with the mumps.