INNOVATIONS AND TRENDS AT THE VIRTUAL VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Eco-friendly watercraft, powerful outboards, autonomous sailboats and more
Fraser Health issues notice of breach of lease to Delta Hospice Society
On February 25, in accordance with the lease between Fraser Health and the Delta Hospice Society, we issued a notice of breach of lease to the Society, as the Society is no longer using the Irene Thomas Hospice site, the Harold and Veronica Savage Centre for Supportive Care site and surrounding lands for publicly funded health care services.
SENSING ROBOT HEALTHCARE HELPERS BEING DEVELOPED AT SFU
The humanoid robot can also monitor oxygen levels, which could be used to monitor the condition of those who develop severe COVID-19. The data can be viewed in real-time on the robot’s monitor or sent directly to the healthcare provider.
BOATING LIFESTYLE RIDING A WAVE OF INTEREST AMONG NEW & YOUNGER CONSUMERS
Attending the show is FREE! Registration is made possible by Yamaha Canada and is open now for the 2021 Virtual Vancouver Boat Show, on now until February 27. Sign-up at VancouverBoatShow.ca
PALEONTOLOGISTS DISCOVER MAJOR NEW INSECT GROUP AFTER SOLVING 150-YEAR-OLD MYSTERY
SFU-LED RESEARCH TEAM UNCOVERS HOW FOSSIL DRAGONFLY RELATIVES HAVE BEEN MISCLASSIFIED DUE TO THEIR STRIKING SIMILARITY
Premier John Horgan, Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Education, and Carol Todd, parent and founder of the Amanda Todd Legacy Society, have released the following statement to mark Pink Shirt Day:
“This past year has been particularly hard for kids, with so many young people experiencing increased stress and mental health challenges as a result of the pandemic. That’s why this Pink Shirt Day is so important.
ASTRONAUT ‘MOVES’ TO HELP PREVENT FALLS AMONG OLDER ADULTS CONFINED TO BED REST
Exercises used by astronauts in space may help prevent falls in older adults recovering in hospital, according to Simon Fraser University professor Andrew Blaber. His latest research will apply these space-based techniques to lower the chances of falls and help improve long-term hospital recovery.
Prime Minister Trudeau and President Biden to hold first meeting
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced that he will hold a bilateral meeting with the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, on February 23, 2021. This will be the first bilateral meeting between Canada and President Biden’s administration. The two leaders will meet virtually.
EATING MORE REFINED GRAINS INCREASES RISK OF HEART ATTACK & DEATH: SFU RESEARCHER
A new study published in The British Medical Journal by researchers including SFU health sciences professor Scott Lear found that consuming a high number of refined grains, such as croissants and white bread, is associated with a higher risk of major cardiovascular disease, stroke and death.
Diljit Dosanjh, Sonam Bajwa and Shehnaaz Gill will be seen in the movie Honsla Rakh by Thind Motion Films and Storytime Productions Film.
Diljit Dosanjh, Sonam Bajwa and Shehnaaz Gill will be seen in the movie Honsla Rakh by Thind Motion Films and Storytime Productions Film.
Police investigating shots fired in North Delta
Delta Police are investigating a shooting between vehicles that occurred in the 8800 block of Delvista Drive, around 5 pm on February 14, 2021.