Rising costs may keep Canadians from dental care: Vancouver clinic
A new report from Statistics Canada shows that almost one in four adults experience persistent pain in their mouth, and a Vancouver dentist’s office says …
B.C. charity says chronic pain is straining health-care system
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Reported human trafficking cases dip in 2023 after peak in previous year: Statistics Canada
A new report from Statistics Canada shows a slight decrease in reported human trafficking cases in 2023 after a 10-year high in 2022. The report, …
Report finds urgent gaps in Canadian breast cancer care
A new report by Breast Cancer Canada (BCC) reveals gaps and inconsistencies prevalent in Canada’s health-care system when it comes to treatment and diagnosis of …
Vancouver cemetery’s All Souls event begins Thursday
The 20th annual Night for All Souls event opened Thursday at Vancouver’s Mountainview Cemetery, giving people the opportunity to walk through the cemetery and view …
VIFF’s commitment to diversity in media
A rise in Indigenous storytelling at the Vancouver International Film Festival The Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has been a big promoter of diversity and …
BCIT installs naloxone kits on campus due to new ministry guidelines
Naloxone kits are being installed due to new measures from the government of B.C. to prevent overdoses. This fall, naloxone kits are being installed around …
How 3D printers help reduce household waste
Multi-media heads at BCIT say that 3D printing is a cheap and easy way to keep your appliances working. Due to easy use of 3D …