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Langley father dies hours after saving woman from drowning in Mission lake
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The exact cause of death is still unknown, but friends and emergency workers have speculated secondary drowning may have played a role. Continue reading
Here are 17 World Emoji Day facts for the unofficial holiday on July 17
Whether you enjoy adding the fun and colourful icons to your words or not, emojis have become an integral part of mobile messaging. Continue reading
Calgary researchers say newly discovered cell can heal heart damage in mice
University of Calgary researchers say a newly discovered type of cell appears to repair heart damage in mice. Continue reading
Dedicated cardiac CT scanner at St Paul’s Hospital
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
Vancouver’s St. Paul’s Hospital is announcing a fundamental change in the treatment of cardiac patients, with a new procedure that’s the first of its kind in Canada. Continue reading
Cardiologists, families attend public Kelowna forum on heart health
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Dozens of people turned out for a panel on heart health in Kelowna on Saturdya. Continue reading
Israeli scientists 3D print a tiny heart complete with blood vessels
The 3D printed hearts can contract like real ones, but still need to learn how to “behave like hearts,” one researcher says. Continue reading
Women two times more likely to have stroke or die after aortic surgery: study
The study’s lead author says there shouldn’t be a gap in the outcome of aortic surgery. Continue reading
Ontario residents in rural communities at higher risk of stroke than urban counterparts: study
The study found urban residents were at least 10 per cent more likely to be screened for conditions such as diabetes or high cholesterol. Continue reading
Heart announces 2019 summer tour, 2 Canadian dates
The ‘Crazy On You’ rockers will stop in Toronto and Montreal this summer for the ‘Love Alive’ tour. Continue reading
Staff at Calgary school save little girl’s life with on-site defibrillator
By Jill Croteau Reporter
The principal and staff at Calgary’s Balmoral School were honoured for recently going above and beyond in order to save a student’s life. Continue reading