Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Vancouver, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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General Medical Care
Vancouver is comparable to any large international city in terms of health facilities, with specialists available in every field and a high standard of care in hospitals and clinics.... read more
Health Insurance
While it is not mandatory for resident expats to have health insurance, it is highly recommended. BC employers are not legally obliged to offer medical benefits, but most companies do for... read more
Donor Cards
The British Columbia Transplant Society (555 West 12th Avenue, 604 877 2240) runs the provincial organ donor registry. You can download the online form at www.transplant.bc.ca or pick up... read more
Giving Blood
Canadian Blood Services handles all blood donations. In Vancouver, the main office is at 4750 Oak Street, next to Vancouver Women’s Hospital. It also maintains the national bone marrow... read more
Giving Up Smoking
With British Colombia’s recent blanket ban on smoking in all indoor public spaces and work places, as well as most outdoor spaces, more and more people seem to be trying to quit smoking.... read more
Hospitals
A major trauma and neurosurgery centre, Lions Gate serves the North and West Vancouver communities and is one of the busiest hospitals in the province. Specialised services include... read more
Health Centres & Clinics
Health centres (usually called family clinics) are where people go for any non-emergency medical treatment. This can be anything from getting sutures for a minor cut and flu vaccines to... read more
