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Canada's 'long-haulers' without family doctor need primary care: medical association

Canada's 'long-haulers' without family doctor need primary care: medical association

VANCOUVER — The head of the Canadian Medical Association is urging the federal government to boost access to family doctors for COVID-19 'long-haulers' enduring ongoing illness and requiring referrals to multiple specialists. Dr.
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Further testing finds variant from the United Kingdom in five B.C. schools

Further testing finds variant from the United Kingdom in five B.C. schools

SURREY, B.C. — Students or staff at five public schools in British Columbia have tested positive for the faster-spreading COVID-19 variant first discovered in the United Kingdom, health officials said Sunday.
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Pacific system to roll over parts of B.C., bringing wind, heavy rain or snow

Pacific system to roll over parts of B.C., bringing wind, heavy rain or snow

VANCOUVER — Nasty weather is predicted for British Columbia, with warnings about wind, rain and snowfall, along with winter storm watches in several areas of the province.
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Four T&T stores in Burnaby, Vancouver hit by COVID-19 in Lower Mainland surge

Four T&T stores in Burnaby, Vancouver hit by COVID-19 in Lower Mainland surge

Other stores seeing cases include Safeway, Superstore and No Frills
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Isolation and sanitation during COVID-19 may affect human microbiome, scientists say

Isolation and sanitation during COVID-19 may affect human microbiome, scientists say

VANCOUVER — As people around the world remain isolated in their homes, avoiding close contact with others and meticulously sanitizing their hands and surfaces, scientists warn there may be unintended consequences of these necessary pandemic protocols
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Relive last weekend's blustery snow storm through this incredible drone footage (VIDEO)

Relive last weekend's blustery snow storm through this incredible drone footage (VIDEO)

A memento from the time Vancouver transformed into a winter wonderland for a weekend, courtesy of Dimitri Alexander.
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'Mingling' asymptomatic patron led to Port Moody pub super-spreader event: industry group

'Mingling' asymptomatic patron led to Port Moody pub super-spreader event: industry group

'Now the business is getting blamed for something the patrons did,' claims head of industry organization representing bars and pubs amid WorkSafeBC violations
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Business owner grateful for support after anti-masker berates staff, posts video online

Business owner grateful for support after anti-masker berates staff, posts video online

A known conspiracy theorist accused staff of being brainwashed and afraid in an over 10-minute rant he posted to his social media
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B.C. hits one-day vaccine record as new data shows promise of single dose

B.C. hits one-day vaccine record as new data shows promise of single dose

VANCOUVER — British Columbia has hit a one-day record for vaccinations as new preliminary data from residents of long-term care homes and health-care workers shows the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine reduces the risk of the virus within two to three
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Canuck Place Children’s Hospice has a new therapy pup (VIDEO)

Canuck Place Children’s Hospice has a new therapy pup (VIDEO)

As an accredited facilities dog, Gaia the Lab will provide 'joy, happiness and stability' to families dealing with unimaginably difficult circumstances.
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