Editorial Musings: Some good news from Teck. And other things to consider.
It’s wonderful to be able to pass on some good news, especially about such a vital part of our region. Teck Trail Operations is full of good people and it does an amazing amount of social and economic good in all our local communities. Teck Trail Operations has issued a press release assuring us that their operations will...
COLUMN: Treating the Foundations of Infertility
How do I know if I have a problem with fertility? For women who are less than 35 years of age, infertility is the inability to conceive after 12 months of trying without using any contraceptives. If you are over 35, the definition changes to the inability to conceive after 6 months of trying without contraceptives. If you...
RDKB says, swap out that smoky woodstove and get a good rebate
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB) wants residents to change out old, smoky wood stoves for cleaner appliances including heat pumps, gas or pellet stoves or cleaner burning wood stoves. The RDKB has put a total of $6,000 toward the 2018 Wood Stove Exchange Program and $5,000 is still available to fund rebates...
Feeling fat? Throw away those non-stick pans. And avoid fast food, because of what it's wrapped in.
More food for thought – and action: Food is the right word to use, because food is how we acquire most of it. What does “it” refer to? A group of synthetic substances known as perfluoroalkyl substances, which is polysyllabic, so let’s just shorten it to PFASs. Some PFASs are so widespread and so persistent in the world and ...
Interior Health CEO to retire this fall
Interior Health’s Board Chair Doug Cochrane announced today that president and CEO Chris Mazurkewich has provided the board of directors with his letter of resignation, expressing his decision to retire at the end of October. “Chris Mazurkewich has spent nearly three decades working to build a strong, sustainable health system...
Mount Everest challenge at Red -- 'Slopes for Hope'
A family-friendly ski-a-thon that encourages participants to ski or board the vertical distance of Mount Everest is back for another run at Red Mountain Resort. The sixth annual Slopes for Hope Red event will take place Sunday, March 4th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with registration from 8-9 a.m. Alpine skiers and snowboarders and...
Science Matters Column: Bugs for lunch?
People sometimes get bugged by insects, but we need them. They play essential roles in pollination, combatting unwanted agricultural pests, recycling organic matter, feeding fish, birds and bats, and much more. They’re the most numerous and diverse animals on Earth and form the base of many terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems....
Can your smart phone save your life?
A new smartphone app is set to turn B.C. bystanders into potential life-savers when a sudden cardiac arrest occurs in a public place. BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) launched the free PulsePoint application today throughout the province. It provides vital information in the case of cardiac arrest, where minutes count in...
COLUMN: Healing strains and sprains naturally
With all of the powder on the ski hill I have been seeing many patients with soft tissue injuries. The following article will give you a brief overview of the different types of injuries, when you should seek medical care, and how to speed the healing process to get you back on the hill! The difference between a sprain and...
Telehealth: A boon for rural patients?
Getting to see your specialist for important health care in rural BC can be challenging, especially in the winter. Seeing your doctor through video conferencing can be the best option for many people. Take expectant mom Natalie Santano, who used telehealth video conferencing technology to connect with her specialist in Nelson....
