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Proponent selected for new acute-care tower for Richmond Hospital redevelopment

Richmond, B.C. – People in Richmond and surrounding areas are one step closer to a new acute-care tower as Vancouver Coastal Health has selected the preferred proponent for phase two of the Richmond Hospital redevelopment project. The selected team is Graham Design Builders LP and HDR Architecture Associates, Inc.

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Second case of measles identified in B.C.

Vancouver, B.C. — A second case of measles infection has been confirmed in the Lower Mainland, in a resident of the Vancouver Coastal Health region who travelled to Southeast Asia in the same party as the first case, a resident in the Fraser Health region. Public Health officials from both health authorities are following up directly with individuals who are known to have been exposed to the virus.

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Tips for staying safe and healthy during the winter season

Vancouver, B.C. – As winter approaches, Vancouver Coastal Health is reminding residents they can play a key role in staying safe and healthy during the season.

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New location for downtown Vancouver Urgent and Primary Care Centre

Vancouver, B.C. – The Vancouver City Centre Urgent and Primary Care Centre (UPCC) is moving to a new and improved space within downtown Vancouver.

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‘Not suitable for swimming’ advisory remains in place for Alice Lake due to blue-green algae

Vancouver, B.C. — With warm weather in the forecast for the Labour Day long weekend and many people looking for ways to cool off, Public Health officials at Vancouver Coastal Health warn the public that a “Not suitable for swimming” advisory remains in place for Alice Lake near Squamish, due to a bloom of blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria.

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Preparing for summer weather

South and Central Coast, B.C. – Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has issued weather alerts for several parts of the province, including the Fraser Health and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) regions, as we experience the first stretch of high temperatures of the season.

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