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.
Chronemics
During some grand bout of insomnia I began to ponder my own concept of time—how I perceived it and why I perceived it that particular way.
