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B.C. to refer some cancer patients to Washington to cut radiation therapy wait

B.C. to refer some cancer patients to Washington to cut radiation therapy wait

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's health minister says some cancer patients will be referred to two clinics in Washington in an effort to reduce wait times for radiation therapy.
Strangulation led to 13-year-old Burnaby girl's death, murder trial hears

Strangulation led to 13-year-old Burnaby girl's death, murder trial hears

After an autopsy, forensic pathologist Dr. Jason Morin concluded a 13-year-old girl found dead in a Burnaby park in July 19, 2017 died because of strangulation.
Hot deal: You can fly direct from Vancouver to New York for only $268

Hot deal: You can fly direct from Vancouver to New York for only $268

Get lost in the lights of Times Square for a steal.
Man arrested after 'unprovoked' stabbing inside Surrey, B.C., hospital: Mounties

Man arrested after 'unprovoked' stabbing inside Surrey, B.C., hospital: Mounties

SURREY, B.C. — Mounties in Surrey, B.C., have arrested a 24-year-old man after a stabbing inside a local hospital.
Mobile app helps people living with spinal injuries get active

Mobile app helps people living with spinal injuries get active

“But a person who has had an incomplete spinal cord injury, who might be able to walk some of the time or with a device, can be ambulatory with an SCI. And this group is often marginalized," says a UBCO researcher.
Nanaimo veteran honoured in Dutch liberation commemoration

Nanaimo veteran honoured in Dutch liberation commemoration

Nick Janicki was part of the Canadian Scottish Regiment that fought to liberate Deventer in April 1945.
Video: Richmond company introduces healthcare robots to Canada

Video: Richmond company introduces healthcare robots to Canada

Their security and delivery robots are also ready to hit the market and transform the industries
Dino makers: Victoria company brings dinosaurs bones to life

Dino makers: Victoria company brings dinosaurs bones to life

Dino Lab is one of only a handful of companies in North America that do the painstakingly work of separating dinosaur bones from rock, creating the missing pieces using 3-D printers and delivering full-size, mounted skeletons
New Canada Soccer president promises transparency before skeptical Commons committee

New Canada Soccer president promises transparency before skeptical Commons committee

Athlete and Olympian Charmaine Crooks who took over from former CSA president Nick Bontis when he resigned in February
Family rescued from Puntledge River after trying to float during high flows

Family rescued from Puntledge River after trying to float during high flows

B.C. Hydro is advising people not to float on the river right now because it’s releasing water.