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Microfiber plastic pollution found in the Antarctic
Ocean Legacy Foundation (OLF), a Canadian non-profit organization that develops and implements worldwide plastic pollution programs with the goal to end ocean plastic pollution, today released results from their plastic pollution study that took place in Antarctica in partnership with Ocean Geographic from February 12-23, 2023, as part of the most recent Antarctic Climate Expedition 2023 (ACE 2023).
Vancouver Coastal Health welcomes two new canines ready to sniff deadly superbug
Arti and Anton, two springer spaniels, have trained for months and are now permanently working for Canines for Care at Vancouver Coastal Health. They're tasked with sniffing out the superbug Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) at hospitals in Vancouver.
Health Matters: VGH burn unit patient shares how hospital and Burn Fund supported his recovery
In advance of the Hometown Heroes Lottery early bird deadline, Vancouver Fire Fighter Massimo Cerantola and VGH nurse Stef Holland describe the support and treatment Massimo received after being seriously burned while attempting to put out a car fire. - Global News Morning BC
2022 NATIONAL RESULTS FOR USED OIL RECOVERY: UOMAs have recovered 83.6% of used oil available for collection in Canada
Taking care of our environment and minimizing waste is crucial for a sustainable future. That’s why the Used Oil Management Associations (UOMA) are proud to report that they’ve collectively recovered 83.6%* of used automotive oil available for collection according to 2022 data. The recovery of used oil conserves valuable, non-renewable resources. These positive results provide encouragement for ongoing efforts to promote sustainable practices in Canada.
Global News: Rethinking how to deal with the housing crisis
Instead of demolishing homes, why not repurpose them? Gil Yaron, managing director of strategic initiatives with Light House, talks about it could be a more cost-efficient way to address the housing crisis.
Vancouver boy paying it forward after surviving the fight of his life
Nick Cannon is gearing up for a running race to support a cause close to his heart. Over the past few years, Nick spent more than 170 days in hospital battling a rare form of stage 4 cancer. Since then, Nick and his family have made it their mission to give back and help support other children going through the fight of their lives. Nick will be running this Sunday in the RBC Race for the Kids.