Canada’s National Observer, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
With care bordering on affection, mycologist Paul Stamets hoists up an enormous conk of agarikon to better show it off.
Continue reading Agarikon: An old-growth mushroom, possibly the key to fighting future pandemicsBritish Columbia saw a new daily record for COVID-19 cases yesterday, with an additional 911 people testing positive. According to the British Columbia COVID 19 Dashboard there are now 8,472 active cases in the province.
Continue reading a new daily record for COVID-19 cases“the Pulse” @ Vancouver Co-Op Radio, CRFO 100.5 FM, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Isolation and quarantine saved thousands of lives during the pandemic, but UBC Nursing assistant professor says her research is a warning to governments to better consider mental health as well.
Continue reading UBC study: mental impacts of COVID-19 isolation worse on marginalized peoplePress release from the Campbell River RCMP
Campbell River RCMP have already responded to several calls from local businesses and customers regarding individuals who refuse to follow new provincial mask protocols.
Continue reading Campbell River RCMP remind you to wear a mask23. “We call upon all levels of government to: (i) Increase the number of Aboriginal professionals working in the health-care field. (ii) Ensure the retention of Aboriginal health-care providers in Aboriginal communities. (iii) Provide cultural competency training for all healthcare professionals.” –Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action
the Discourse, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s (TRC) 23rd call to action was for an increase in Indigenous health care practitioners. Without clear numbers, how can this call be met?
Continue reading The number of BC’s Indigenous nurses is not known
