Residents of our long-term care homes are remarkable people. They have marched with Tommy Douglas, piloted Lancaster bombers in the Second World War, raised children and grandchildren. Now their race... Read More
Council on Health Promotion
Over 1 in 10 households in BC are food insecure, and approximately 1 in 6 children under the age of 18 lives in a food-insecure household.[1] Food insecurity is not caused by a lack of budgeting,... Read More
Climate change is happening now. Since 1900 the average temperature in BC has increased by 1.4 °C per century.[1] In addition to rising average temperature, BC can expect more frequent extreme... Read More
“If there is a medical doctor onboard, would they please make themselves known to the flight attendant?” Many of us have heard this announcement and may have been tempted to sink into our seat,... Read More
What is the evidence? Depression is among the most common of medical disorders, resulting in significant lifetime costs to patients and society. Exciting research over the last decade has shown... Read More