Fraser Valley – On the heels of the BC CDC Centre for Disease Control, last week issuing a warning about fake Xanax on the street, just in time for January’s Welfare Wednesday, comes another warning. On Thursday, Fraser Health’s Harm…
Vancouver — Thanks to the incredible gift of organ donation, 502 British Columbians received a transplant in 2018, setting a new record for the total number of transplants in a calendar year. With 122 deceased donors in 2018, we exceeded…
Vancouver/Fraser Valley – A new project aimed at supporting people transitioning back to their communities upon release from a correctional facility could change lives in 2019 by preventing overdose and helping clients get on a healthier path. Roughly two-thirds of…
Vancouver – To The Editor, The Alzheimer Society of B.C. thanks the people of the Fraser Valley for their encouraging response to January’s annual Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and to our campaign intended to challenge stigma surrounding the disease: “Yes. I…
Langley – The BC SPCA is seeking help to provide on-going care and loving new homes for a large number of horses seized in a cruelty investigation last month. On December 15 of last year, 27 neglected horses were rescued…
Vancouver/Burnaby – To look at fitness coach, radio personality, book author and dynamic mom Aeryon Ashlie, one would never guess she has struggled all her life with an eating disorder like bulimia. The once bullied individual, because of the way…
Surrey – The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is alerting British Columbians to discard any products purchased from the A1 Herbal Ayurvedic Clinic Ltd. in Surrey, BC as these ayurvedic products have been found to contain lead and mercury,…
Vancouver – Washington’s state Governor declared a state of emergency related to the measles outbreak unfolding in Clark County on January 25.At this time, a single case related to the outbreak has been reported in Oregon state. To date, no…
Chilliwack – Sto:lo Service Agency will be hosting a Mammogram Clinic March 1 at Building #7 – 7201 Vedder Road from 10AM to 4PM. for women between the ages of 40-79. It takes 15 minutes and does not require a…
Delta/Fraser Valley – Delta Police, Vancouver Crimestoppers and Fraser Health have issued a drug alert regarding counterfeit Xanax tested in Surrey. Phony Xanax is circulating and those pills bought on the street may not be the real thing. Fentanyl test…