In about 3 minutes, the Mayor of Vancouver said “I spoke with Councillor Orr & apologized for my comments” 16 times. That was his answer to every question about why he claimed Sean Orr had handed out illegal drugs to people on the street during Christmas.

New Canadian data shows pneumonia hospitalizations ⬆️ by 1/3 during the 2024-2025 flu season. Good to discuss this with @danburritt.bsky.social, and: 🤒 pneumonia symptoms + when to see a doctor 🦠 the role of COVID-19 in ⬇️ immunity 💉 prevention through vaccines + more. www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFLb...

Best assignment ever. Here's our video piece. Enjoy. And good night, Jim. We love you. www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLy9...

#burnaby double #rainbow. 🌈

Are artificial sweeteners less than sweet for your brain? Good to join @danburritt.bsky.social to discuss a new study showing 62% faster cognitive 🔻 in those eating the most, including: 🧠 how worried to be 🚧 why middle-agers may be most at risk 🍭 sugar vs. substitutes www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSUg...

UPDATE: BC's Environment Ministry says a black bear trapped on Burnaby Mountain on Thursday is the same bear seen getting very close to people. The ministry says it has now been killed. CBC News recorded its capture. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Terry Fox’s brother finishes cross-country bike ride, at same place where Marathon of Hope started #Canada #TerryFox #MarathonOfHope #RideOfHope #Video www.cbc.ca/player/play/...

"Butterfly in the Sky" etc. etc. 🌈

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Family doctors play a key role in supporting mental health—but how can patients ensure they get the help they need Good to cover this with @danburritt.bsky.social yesterday, and: ✋ how to bring the topic up 💔 kinds of stigma + how to overcome them + more. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGdP...

Cold and flu cases in kids are rising—but as a parent, how do you know when it's more serious? Good to talk: 🚨 red-flag SIGNS (eg. breathing, behaviour, skin, fluids) ☎️ how to get medical advice outside of the ER + more with @danburritt.bsky.social on CBC News. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTus...

I don't believe I would react as calmly // Hot tub hangout crashed by wild cougar www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

New year, new you? Great to join @danburritt.bsky.social yesterday for my first CBC News medical column of 2025 to talk: ⚕️ good + dark sides of health-related resolutions 🎯 how to make SMART + sustainable goals 🍷 health benefits of #DryJanuary + more. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWsY...

Hey all, hosting BC Today on #CBC. Question: What was the biggest news story for you in 2024? Local, national, international? Let us know and join us at 12pm on #CBC Radio 1. 690AM/88.1FM in Metro Vancouver, and online at cbc.ca/bc

What do you do when the holidays are not a happy time? Good to talk: 🗓️ anniversary reactions 💔 handling holidays away from loved ones ⚕️ health benefits of new traditions (like taking a #FirstDayHike) and volunteering + more with @danburritt.bsky.social. Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKwG...

Trams once connected most of the Lower Mainland. A new non-profit dreams of getting around by rail once again. www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIYR... #yvr #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Some new info on the hiker who was missing for 50 days. He is out of hospital and the inn owner who looked after his family while they were searching says he was chased by a wolf, leading him to get lost Some exclusive info here: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Today was Health Day at #COP29. Good discussion with @danburritt.bsky.social tonight on #climatechange and: ⚕️ achieving sustainable healthcare 💰 hitting the $1T climate finance goal 🌲 health benefits of nature + phasing out fossil fuels + more. Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=QFnt... #healthyfuture

Fly Me to the Moon...🌕🛩️