New study says B.C. bud market worth $500 million per year
The British Columbia government is missing out by not regulating and taxing the $500 million of cannabis that is sold locally each year, according to a study published[...]
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The British Columbia government is missing out by not regulating and taxing the $500 million of cannabis that is sold locally each year, according to a study published[...]
A scientific evaluation of the Downtown Eastside’s unique women-only drug treatment program — one that is being threatened with closure at the end of November — shows that[...]
Over 200,000 animals were used in scientific research in 2010 at the University of British Columbia, according to official figures. An information release on Oct. 28 includes the types[...]
The University of British Columbia is reviewing its policy on releasing information about animal research, as part of an ongoing legal battle with the advocacy group STOP UBC[...]
Phillip Jeffrey is always working on something – and terminal cancer hasn’t stopped him. Five years after his initial diagnosis, he is busy starting the Creators with Cancer[...]
Many cancer patients try to continue living like they did before their diagnosis. Derek Miller is a 41-year-old terminally ill artist who maintained his lifestyle during his battle.[...]
A new regulation that gives pharmacy technicians more power will give pharmacists more time. And this is good news for patients and pharmacy students entering the field. Currently[...]
By Sam Eifling and Calyn Shaw
More than half of health care workers in Vancouver Coastal Health facilities choose not to get a flu shot, despite efforts by officials to encourage doctors and nurses[...]
Many health care workers refuse to receive the influenza vaccine, despite the fact that they work with vulnerable patients. Over half of acute care hospital staff do not[...]
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