Man drinking water
July 31, 2023

Extreme heat waves have been sweeping through many parts of BC and across the globe, causing an onslaught of record-breaking temperatures and fueling scientists’ predictions that July will have been Earth’s hottest month on record. Too much heat is harmful to our...

Wildfire in BC
July 7, 2023

Less than one month into summer, and Canada has officially marked its worst wildfire season on record already with more than 600 active fires burning across the country – and more than 100 active fires in BC alone. Our dry conditions are being caused by drought and...

June 6, 2023

Strokes in Canada are on the rise. A recent study by the Heart & Stroke Foundation revealed there are over 100,000 strokes per year – or roughly one every five minutes – and close to 900,000 Canadians are living with long-term disability from the effects of...

Father and son in the forest
May 12, 2023

The month of May marks both the beginning of sunny summer weather, and Skin Cancer Awareness Month. More than 80,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in Canada each year, making it one of the most prevalent types of cancer. Fortunately, it is also one of the most...

Woman hiking with child
April 20, 2023

On April 22, more than 1 billion people around the world will unite to celebrate Earth Day – a day to raise public awareness about environmental issues that adversely affect our planet. This year’s theme, “Invest in Our Planet,” focuses on engaging individuals, along...