Health

• ‘A big relief’: $2K medical bill waived for man who helped break up Vancouver robbery

  DoorDash food delivery worker Meraj Ahmed and another delivery worker both suffered knife wounds in the attack on Boxing Day in the Olympic Village.

  Crime

  Apr 16
  
• Preventing future pandemics goal of new U.S. partnership with 50 countries

  U.S. government officials will work with the countries to develop better testing, surveillance, communication and preparedness for such outbreaks in those countries.

  Health

  Apr 16
  
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• Dozens of B.C. surgeries postponed due to shortage of key operating room specialists

  Between Jan. 1 and April 12, 70 cardiac cases saw surgeries postponed in Vancouver alone due to a shortage of perfusionists, who keep critical operating room equipment working.

  Health

  Apr 12
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• B.C. transplant recipient shucking up big time to support organ donation

  Two years ago Matt Thompson’s life was saved after receiving a liver transplant. Now he's giving back with a campaign through his Vancouver oyster bar.

  Health

  Apr 9
• B.C. drug deaths down in February but top 175 for 20th consecutive month

  The BC Coroners Service says 177 people died in February due to "toxic, unregulated drugs."

  Health

  Apr 5
• New medical school at York University to open in 2028

  York University president Rhonda Lenton says the university has been planning the medical school for the past decade.

  Health

  Apr 3
• B.C. patients forced to travel need more financial support, advocates say

  Every year thousands of patients living in rural communities must travel from their homes to major centres where specialized care exists, often facing steep out of pocket costs.

  Health

  Mar 19
• Golfing, gardening may be linked to ALS risk. Here’s how

  Outdoor recreation activities, such as golfing, gardening and hunting may increase a man's likelihood of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a study. 

  Health

  Mar 19
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• B.C. woman says she can’t get transplant because of cost to stay in Vancouver

  Christina Derksen-Unrau needs a lung transplant but says she can't get on the list because she doesn't have enough money to live in Vancouver for post-operative care.

  Health

  Mar 18
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• Migrant worker battling cancer finally gets medical card in Nova Scotia

  A migrant worker from Jamaica spent months without health care after being fired from her job on a farm, and while battling cancer.

  Health

  Mar 18