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Patient went to ER 180 times, says Eby, as he names science adviser on drug crisis

Patient went to ER 180 times, says Eby, as he names science adviser on drug crisis

VANCOUVER — In Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, one person made 180 hospital visits last year, according to Premier David Eby, who said the patient was part of a crisis of repeated emergencies among people with overlapping health and addiction problems
Vancouver's Roller Girl's rollerblades have been stolen

Vancouver's Roller Girl's rollerblades have been stolen

"I just really need them. I make people smile." Roller Girl says.
B.C. seniors feel 'invisible and forgotten,' new seniors advocate says

B.C. seniors feel 'invisible and forgotten,' new seniors advocate says

VICTORIA — Seniors in British Columbia are feeling "invisible and forgotten" as they fall thorough the cracks in existing provincial support systems, their advocate says. In his first report as B.C.
Updated: Squamish council pushes floatel decision off into future

Updated: Squamish council pushes floatel decision off into future

At the June 4 meeting, council referred the TUP for the WLNG floatel back to muni staff; Woodfibre LNG 'dismayed with the ongoing delay.'
She was jailed in Panama. This Coquitlam woman shares why

She was jailed in Panama. This Coquitlam woman shares why

Alana Moor, a graduate of Coquitlam's Gleneagle Secondary, was sentenced to nearly seven years in prison for drug trafficking in Panama. Now, she's a life coach who's placed in a major speech competition.
'Rebuilding a plane while it’s still flying': UVic supercomputer to get $16.4M overhaul

'Rebuilding a plane while it’s still flying': UVic supercomputer to get $16.4M overhaul

UVic’s Arbutus computer network has about three million users.
Vancouver councillor hints at city memorial for Tiananmen Square massacre

Vancouver councillor hints at city memorial for Tiananmen Square massacre

A new public memorial of the Tiananmen Square massacre on City of Vancouver land has support from city councillor Lenny Zhou, who will mark the event's 35th anniversary at David Lam Park on Tuesday.
B.C. organ donor project aims to reduce kidney rejection with better matches

B.C. organ donor project aims to reduce kidney rejection with better matches

VANCOUVER — Researchers in British Columbia have set their sights on virtually eliminating organ rejection by using advanced genetic testing to better match patients with kidney donors. Dr.
'I could have stopped something': Okanagan double-murder trial opens with allegations of drug, gang involvement

'I could have stopped something': Okanagan double-murder trial opens with allegations of drug, gang involvement

The trial is expected to continue throughout the summer.
Vancouver falling short of B.C.-mandated housing targets

Vancouver falling short of B.C.-mandated housing targets

Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon: "Although the council has different opinions, they seem united on wanting to make sure that housing gets built."