By Dr. Paul Martiquet By Dr. Paul Martiquet In many ways, Canada is a world leader in effective tobacco control and many jurisdictions are devoting resources in an effort to reduce the high toll of unhealthy eating and a lack of physical activity on morbidity and mortality. Unfortunately, far less attention is paid to [...]
History of sugar tied strongly to obesity By Dr. Paul Martiquet Obesity is a very serious and ongoing health issue but while we concern ourselves with the fact of obesity, we sometimes overlook the history of the problem. A BBC report from the United Kingdom identifies the 1960s as the turning point for what [...]
The origins of Canada Post in 18th century Lower Canada Canada Post has released a new stamp to commemorate 250 years in postal service. The new stamp celebrates the years since Great Britain created Lower Canada’s organized postal system in 1763. The stamp represents the Canada Post continued commitment to postal services in the country. [...]
Vancouver syphilis infection often associated with HIV infection Vancouver syphilis infection rates have risen to alarming levels and health officials are asking gay and bisexual men to be tested for the disease and to take extra precautions. Officials with Vancouver Coastal Health and the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control are advising sexually active gay and bisexual males [...]
Values of Red Deer building permits comparable to 2012 levels Red Deer building permit values are as strong as ever at $30.1 million for 188 permits issued this May, says the City of Red Deer. Permit values last month are comparable to May last year which was $33.2 million for 179 permits issued. Permit values [...]
Health apps, virtual visits and remote monitoring examples of mobile health care Almost two out of three Canadians are using their handheld devices to access mobile health care for themselves and their loved ones, according to a new study. In its report, Making Care Mobile: Shifting perspectives on the virtualization of health care, international consultancy [...]
Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline would only increase total vessel traffic by 10.6% By Jennifer Winter During BC’s election campaign, Adrian Dix, Leader of the BC NDP, announced opposition to the expansion of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain Pipeline. Mr. Dix has been quoted in the media as saying “We do not expect Vancouver to become a [...]
Entertainment and media companies spending more on online entertainment Entertainment and media companies are investing more capital on digital and online entertainment services, according to a new study. Spending on digital and online services, particularly online entertainment, is up according to PwC Canada’s 14th annual Global Entertainment and Media Outlook. While traditional media still command the most [...]
Vancouver police say 2 youths and 1 adult overdosed on GHB Vancouver police are cautioning the public to be careful after two youths and an adult overdosed on Gamma-Hydroxybutyric Acid (GHB), an illegal drug, after attending a dance party at Polish Veterans Hall last weekend. The three, one of them a 20-year-old man, were committed to [...]
Concerns raised over health and environmental impacts of the Fraser Surrey Docks expansion The Surrey Board of Trade has conveyed its support for the planned expansion of the Fraser Surrey Docks Coal Transfer Facility citing the creation of jobs and eventual benefits to Surrey’s economy as major approval factors. The Fraser Surrey Docks will serve as [...]
