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B.C. acupuncturist issued 30-year ban after sex assault convictions

B.C. acupuncturist issued 30-year ban after sex assault convictions

Mario Ibarra's two sexual assault convictions are considered professional misconduct by the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC.
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Opinion: Why employees hesitate to disclose mental health concerns — and what employers can do about it

Opinion: Why employees hesitate to disclose mental health concerns — and what employers can do about it

New research shows that the decision to disclose a mental health condition at work isn't purely personal and can depend on the broader workplace environment.
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You're probably not wearing enough sunscreen

You're probably not wearing enough sunscreen

Don’t listen to social media influencers. It's safe and your best protection against growing skin cancer rates.
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Metro Vancouver man hits head on tree, sues city

Metro Vancouver man hits head on tree, sues city

The man said he was walking through Granville Loop Park when he hit his head on a low-hanging branch.
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B.C. woman heading to jury trial on murder charge

B.C. woman heading to jury trial on murder charge

Brian Clayton, 34, died from his injuries in East Vancouver on Oct. 3, 2024, before he could be taken to the hospital.
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Kirk LaPointe: Trump’s tariff tactics rely more on psychology than economics

Kirk LaPointe: Trump’s tariff tactics rely more on psychology than economics

From zero-sum thinking to loss aversion, the U.S. president’s trade moves follow a psychological playbook
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B.C. limits sales of two more diabetes drugs amid off-label use for weight loss

B.C. limits sales of two more diabetes drugs amid off-label use for weight loss

VICTORIA — British Columbia's Health Ministry is limiting the sales of two more diabetes drugs to curb their off-label use for weight loss and preserve supply for people who are diabetic.
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Police watchdog investigating death in Vancouver jail

Police watchdog investigating death in Vancouver jail

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating the death of a man who was in VPD custody on July 16.
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Peter Kvarnstrom: It's time to buy local advertising

Peter Kvarnstrom: It's time to buy local advertising

B.C. urged to spend province's advertising dollars in towns like Merritt instead of places like Menlo Park, California.
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'Mother Nature's power': Motorcyclist photographs massive wildfire from lookout

'Mother Nature's power': Motorcyclist photographs massive wildfire from lookout

He was riding his motorcycle in Manning Park when he saw the large plume of smoke.
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