Michelle Gamage

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Her former employer denies she suffered any damages, was forced to quit or was defamed

Fraser Health has launched a public awareness campaign encouraging pregnant people and people with syphilis symptoms to get tested for the sexually transmitted infection as cases continue to climb in British Columbia.

In 2024, B.C. had 1,049 cases of infectious syphilis in six months, up from 154 cases in all of 2010, showing a “dramatic” increase in cases, says Dr. Vincent Valdrez, BC Centre for Disease Control.

The STI is on the rise in BC.. Left untreated, it can cause severe health impacts in as little as a year.

California declaring a public health emergency over bird flu, which hospitalized a British Columbia teenager for weeks. A fourth case of chronic wasting disease among deer.

Options for Sexual Health says it will have to close most of its operations unless the province immediately increases funding.

[Editor's note: The Tyee's health reporter Michelle Gamage contributed this uplifting essay on community and friendship for a seasonal series on sharing in 2022.

Every year the cool January winds inspire hordes to swear off alcohol for a month, buy a gym membership and commit to finally eating more broccoli.

Canada's highest court is meeting today to decide whether or not someone who calls 911 to report a drug overdose can be arrested for having drugs on them.