Vincent, the world’s first transplanted-womb baby
The first baby to be born from a transplanted womb entered the world in September. On October 3, an announcement from the baby’s birth hospital in Sweden revealed the successful birth.
Category: NEWS
How do digital laws protect us?
An open letter published on October 1 to opnlttr.com by University of British Columbia graduate Anisa Salmi has brought into question police handling of cyber defamation.
Be prepared for EVD68
An outbreak of respiratory virus enterovirus species D serotype, also known as EVD68 or EV68, has recently begun spreading throughout North America.
Douglas explores thyroid disease in cats
The Douglas College Veterinary Technology (Vet Tech) program is introducing a research study focussing on hyperthyroidism in cats. Hyperthyroidism, or an overactive thyroid, typically affects the thyroid glands in the necks of middle-aged to older cats.
Shoreline Cleanup grows in more ways than one
On September 21, the 2014 South Dyke Road Shoreline Cleanup in New Westminster, teaming up with RiverFest New West, saw over 100 people come out and help clean up the shoreline area.
Will Uber return to Vancouver?
Last week the Uber ride-sharing service announced its possible return to Vancouver. The San Francisco-based service was previously removed from the city in 2012 after Uber failed to meet the Passenger Transportation Board standards.
Vancouver approves $1-billion capital plan
On October 1, the City of Vancouver approved a billion-dollar capital plan spanning the next four years. Part of the 2015-18 initiative is to fund various services throughout Vancouver, including but not limited to affordable housing, childcare, and utilities.
CRTC sours relationship with Netflix, Google
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) ended talks with Netflix and Google last week by striking their discussions from the record.
HeForShe and the UN’s plea for change
Announced September 20 at the UN in New York City, HeForShe is a campaign led by actress and UN Women’s Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson and CNN reporter Wolf Blitzer.
Vermeersch case stirs debate on high-risk releases
The September 16 death of 17-year-old Surrey teen Serena Vermeersch has caused mass debate on the topic of releasing high-risk offenders in BC.