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A new study pegs the retail market for cannabis at a half-billion dollars per year in B.C. alone - an enormous market that legalization advocates say could be taxed and regulated.

New study says B.C. bud market worth $500 million per year

  • November 21, 2012

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[...]

Vancouverites write letters of support to save the Rainier program. Photo: Carlos Tello

Study shows unique addiction program for women works

  • November 21, 2012

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[...]

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UBC animal research disclosure fails to satisfy activists

  • November 10, 2011

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[...]

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Animal rights group spurs UBC to review disclosure policy

  • October 19, 2011

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[...]

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Terminal cancer patient aims for creative legacy

  • March 31, 2011

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[...]

Artist continues work despite terminal prognosis

  • March 31, 2011

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.[...]

Rai is the UBC jr. representative for the Canadian Association of Pharmacy Students and Interns

New pharm tech rule a plus for patients

  • March 28, 2011

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[...]

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Slideshow: Inside the Strathcona dental clinic

  • February 8, 2011

By Sam Eifling and Calyn Shaw

Most staff outside Vancouver General Hospital did not want to comment on the flu shot

Vancouver health care workers shun flu shot program

  • November 25, 2010

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[...]

Rates of flu immunization at Vancouver Coastal Health

  • November 25, 2010

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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