Selkirk receives one-time boost as more student spaces open in health-care programs
Selkirk College will see 38 new spaces created for those looking to enroll in the health care field this year. An additional 18 health-care assistant spaces — in partnership with College of the Rockies in Grand Forks and Trail — will be created this year, as well as 20 online pharmacy technician bridging program spaces. […]
Affordable seniors’ housing opens in Cranbrook
The governments of Canada and British Columbia, along with community partners officially opened Baker Gardens today, a new 36-unit modular housing development for seniors and persons with disabilities in Cranbrook. “I am delighted to see that construction is complete on this project,” said David Wilks, Member of Parliament for Kootenay — Columbia, on behalf of the […]
Pink bus arrives next week: breast cancer info
Since the tour hit the road early May 2011, more than 13,000 people have been through the signature covered bus and more than 650 have signed up on the bus to arrange a mammogram. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region launched BC’s first mammography and breast health education centre on wheels – a branded […]
There are only 14 different kinds of noses, study says
By Rachel Slaff of msnbc How many different shapes of human noses are there? Ten? Fifty? Hundreds? The correct answer is 14, according to Abraham Tamir, an Israeli scientist. And while the study has its limitations, it is the first-of-its-kind survey detailing the shapes of schnozes. Tamir set out to count, sort and categorize the […]
Banana flax crackers
A sweet, flaxy, crunchy cracker. Finally, right? You’re probably thinking it sounds pretty weird – and truthfully, when I first found the recipe I did too. But it seemed simple enough to try, so I did. They are AMAZING. These crackers satisfy both my sweet tooth and my crunchy cravings! They’re packed full of energy, […]
New drug may treat virtually all viral infections
In a recently published article in the journal PLoS One, researchers at MIT's Lincoln Laboratory claim to have developed a new drug that has the potential to cure nearly all types of viral infections ranging from the common cold to highly deadly hemorrhagic fevers.The new drug, known as DRACO (double-stranded RNA activated ...
B.C. convenience stores support Healthy Families BC
Convenience stores and gas bars across British Columbia – from Mac’s to 7-Elevens to independents – are partnering with the Province to help make the healthier choice the easy choice. The Healthy Convenience Store initiative is a collaboration between the Province and the Western Convenience Store Association (WCSA). Participating stores will post nutrition information at […]
Hormone testing made easy and accurate
By Dr. Brenda Gill One of the ways to understand what your hormones are doing is by lab testing. In the past, the only available method was a blood draw at a lab. For many patients this is inconvenient, especially since accurate testing should be done at certain times of the month. Therefore, blood spot […]
B.C. restaurants to help families make informed choices
The B.C. restaurant industry is partnering with the Province to provide restaurant customers with the information they need to make the healthy choice the easy choice. The $1.9-million Healthy Families BC – Informed Dining program will give customers the information they need to make healthier choices when eating out. Participating restaurants will add the Informed […]
BC consumers will face new and higher risk: Agriculture union
Ottawa plans to dump inspection of dozens of meat plants on the British Columbia government in a move that could expose BC consumers to heightened risk of eating contaminated meat products, according to the Agriculture Union – PSAC, which represents federal food safety inspectors. After providing meat safety inspection service for decades, the union has […]
