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Vancouver's Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network to cohost Indigenous HIV conference in Amsterdam

B.C. audiences will be able to watch many of the talks with live-streaming on Facebook.

Vancouver-based Saje Natural Wellness recalls baby wash due to bacteria

A Vancouver-based wellness company has issued a recall of one of their baby products.

91-year-old scientist and ex-cabinet minister Pat McGeer's company obtains U.S. patent for new cancer treatment

Last week, a company founded by him and his wife, Edith, achieved a critical breakthrough in their efforts to starve tumours of the blood supply required to keep growing.

Wanderlust Whistler draws yoga devotees with a thirst for mountain air and outdoor adventure

It's yoga festival with a silent disco and speakeasy talks.

B.C. health officials issue alert about passenger with measles at Vancouver International Airport

An airplane passenger in Vancouver with a case of measles on June 23.

B.C. reports initial success with new HIV–prevention prescription program

The B.C. government introduced free coverage of HIV–prevention medication on January 1.

Richmond's McArthurGlen Designer Outlet offering host of outdoor fitness classes for Canada Day

Because nothing says "O Canada!" like a heart-pounding workout.

Vancouver clinics to participate in inaugural National HIV Testing Day on June 27

Do you know what your HIV status is?

Without housing, health care for the homeless and mentally ill brings limited results, Vancouver study finds

A new study by researchers with Simon Fraser University suggests that mental-health care for the homeless in Vancouver falls short of desired outcomes and often fails to prevent repeat trips to the hospital.

More cases reported in Salmonella outbreak across Canada linked to recalled No Name frozen chicken burger

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall on June 2 for a frozen raw breaded chicken product.

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