‘Housing not in place’ for seniors with complex needs, blasts B.C. advocate after blind 86-year-old woman sent to DTES in a taxi

Affordable housing isn’t in place for seniors who need home support and have complex health needs, says seniors advocate Dan Levitt Gwendolyn Deraspe, 86, was discharged from Ridge Meadows Hospital on Nov. 26, put in a taxi and sent to the Downtown Eastside where she was expected to check in to a women’s shelter. Her … Read more

Inside John Torode’s ‘cowardly’ letter to wife Lisa and real feelings on Gregg Wallace

John Torode met his wife Lisa Faulkner on Celebrity MasterChef (Image: BBC) Celebrity chefs and Lisa Faulkner went through a sticky friendship before their relationship blossomed into a romantic one. The pair had to work hard to achieve their happily ever after, with John himself previously confessing to writing a “cowardly” letter he sent his … Read more

What happens next after historic Assisted Dying vote?

Assisted dying (Image: Getty) The battle has been won but the war goes on after MPs historically voted in favour of assisted dying in the UK. Today’s momentous result is only the first of many hurdles to overcome before the changes become law. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is a private member’s … Read more

How mud samples help scientists track ‘unprecedented’ levels of avian flu in B.C.

Strands of avian flu DNA found in wetlands help B.C. virus detectives track the spread of the outbreak. B.C. scientists have found “unprecedented” amounts of avian flu virus in sediment samples taken across the Fraser Valley.Photo by Arlen Redekop /PNG It’s the ultimate needle in a haystack. Recommended Videos A minuscule strand of avian flu … Read more

Dolph Lundgren ‘finally cancer free’ after 9-year battle: ‘It’s been a rough ride’

Getting a second opinion saved ‘Rocky IV’ star’s life Dolph Lundgren attends the premiere of “One Night: Joshua Vs. Ruiz” at the Writers Guild Theater on Nove. 21, 2019 in Beverly Hills.Photo by Leon Bennett /Getty Images Dolph Lundgren is giving fans something to cheer about. Recommended Videos “Here I am at UCLA. About to … Read more

How your MP voted on assisted dying as it passes in landmark vote

Assisted dying campaigners outside Parliament (Image: Getty) MPs have voted in favour of assisted dying following a  – the first on the , and are among the political heavyweights who voted in favour. Labour MP Kim Leadbeater formally introduced her to Parliament in October which resulted in Friday’s vote. MPs considered said only terminally adults … Read more

Related Posts


This will close in 0 seconds