Health Notes

Oldest person in the world dies—or so we believe—and the last one who lived in 19th century

Nabi Tajima was born on August 4, 1900.

Coquitlam MP calls for LGBT health to be made a federal priority

A Metro Vancouver MP is calling to prioritize the health of LGBT Canadians.

Dr. Mark Tyndall tells TEDMED audience that harm reduction is the first step out of North America's opioid epidemic

The epidemiologist presents Vancouver's experience with injection sites and similar measures as required to save lives across the continent.

Biennial awards gala AccolAIDS 2018 to honour leading figures and organizations in B.C.'s HIV/AIDS movement

The biennial awards gala known as AccolAIDS will be held to celebrate those who are leading the way in B.C.'s HIV/AIDS movement.

World's hottest pepper sent a New York man to hospital after a hot-chili-eating contest

Fear the Reaper.

After the Sirens reveals hidden epidemic of PTSD among paramedics

Seven percent of the Canadian population is diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder, but one in four paramedics is stricken with the condition.

Vancouver-based queer male health organization expands to national level

The rapid growth of a local queer male health organization will help maintain momentum for change on a national level.

Vancouver Island cholera outbreak linked to consumption of B.C. herring roe

The outbreak is considered highly rare in Canada.

James Pollard doc For Dear Life premieres on Knowledge Network

It's been almost two years since the passing of the Vancouver theatre veteran.

Vancouver Native Health says funding change will likely mean agency loses longtime HIV program

A Downtown Eastside clinic designed for Indigenous people living with HIV/AIDS is in danger of losing funding to another nonprofit.

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Health Notes

Oldest person in the world dies—or so we believe—and the last one who lived in 19th century

Coquitlam MP calls for LGBT health to be made a federal priority

Dr. Mark Tyndall tells TEDMED audience that harm reduction is the first step out of North America's opioid epidemic

Biennial awards gala AccolAIDS 2018 to honour leading figures and organizations in B.C.'s HIV/AIDS movement

World's hottest pepper sent a New York man to hospital after a hot-chili-eating contest

After the Sirens reveals hidden epidemic of PTSD among paramedics

Vancouver-based queer male health organization expands to national level

Vancouver Island cholera outbreak linked to consumption of B.C. herring roe

James Pollard doc For Dear Life premieres on Knowledge Network

Vancouver Native Health says funding change will likely mean agency loses longtime HIV program

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Toronto mass-murder suspect Alek Minassian linked to incel rebellion and praise for misogynistic killer Elliot Rodger

University of Alberta honorary degree for David Suzuki ruffles feathers across campus

Man arrested in Toronto vehicular attack named as Alek Minassian, believed to have acted alone

B.C. ayahuasca researcher Sebastian Woodroffe lynched in Peru following murder of Indigenous shaman

Homicide investigators release criminal profile of unknown killer of Burnaby teen Marrisa Shen

Future streetcar gets dedicated space in design concept for Vancouver’s Arbutus Greenway

One of the victims of Toronto van attack identified as Anne Marie D'Amico

Alek Minassian charged with 10 counts of murder and 13 counts of attempted murder in Toronto van attack

Sneak peek: A look inside North Vancouver's Whole Foods Market

Adriane Carr asks Vision Vancouver, COPE, and OneCity to support her for city mayor

Hold the Moment

The Georgia Straight: A 50th Anniversary Celebration Book

TODAY'S EVENTS

Autobiographical Art: Recreating the Self

Prenatal Yoga Classes

Call for Entry: Losing Home, Finding Hope Juried Exhibition