Canada has committed to accepting 25 000 refugees from the ongoing civil war in Syria. BC is expecting to welcome up to 3500 by the end of February 2016. A portion will already be in the province by... Read More

Emergency medicine has so many convenient reasons why something can’t be done. “We should do what?”—said with just the right amount of incredulity. I am sure this attitude is partly due to the fact... Read More

“Mr Smith, I realize that with your advancing age you’ve been having some trouble with your memory, so is it okay if I ask you a few questions?” “Sure doc.” “Mr Smith, are the Canucks going to... Read More

For most families in BC the dinner hour of 6 p.m. and onward is a time for coming together to eat and enjoy some relaxation after the work of the day. For a family or individual to be deprived of... Read More

“Take the coast road. It’s in way better condition and much nicer to drive.” This was the e-mail advice I received from the nice woman at the hotel in Amalfi, Italy, in response to my query as to... Read More