Dispelling the stigma around genetic eye conditions

Dispelling the stigma around genetic eye conditions

October 1, 2023 4:03 pm PST.

Inherited Retinal Diseases affect more than 20,000 Canadians. Dilshad Burman speaks with an advocate working to dispel the stigma around the conditions.

Latest in Local

B.C. nurses begin job action, could soon withdraw labour to essential levels

Canada and B.C. sign multi-billion dollar deal

‘Did I need to die?’: victim of alleged stranger assault horrified after suspect released

Celebrating Canada Day at the 79th Annual Steveston Salmon Festival

New Zealand midfielder Sarpreet Singh reflects on becoming the first Sikh Soccer player in the World Cup

U.S. won't renew trade agreement with Canada and Mexico

6 Missing, presumed drowned prompts water safety warning

Pushback on Philippine president’s visit

Kettle On Burrard bringing FIFA excitement home to its residents

Six presumed dead after charter boat capsizes

B.C. nurses issue 72-hour strike notice

Stoppage-time stunner lifts Canada into World Cup's Round of 16 for the first time.

Residents demand change on 5th anniversary of deadly heat dome

Canada advances to round of 16 at FIFA World Cup

Four Kiwi friends turn World Cup trip into the ultimate RV adventure

B.C. man shares experience of providing relief in Venezuela

Thousands gather for 5th World Cup game at BC Place

B.C. organizations jump into action to provide aid to disaster-stricken Venezuela

West-End senior injured in e-scooter incident

Vancouver Police facing backlash over possible use of AI in post online

From Across Canada

Feds make multibillion-dollar MOU with B.C. to maintain oil tanker ban

Canada prepares for historic match against Morocco

‘I think we will get a deal’: O’Toole on Trump rejecting CUSMA renewal with Canada

Canadian pride on the rise: survey

World Cup resale tickets sky-high for final match in Toronto

U.S. envoys in Qatar for Iran talks with mediators

Europe's deadly heat wave shifts southeast

Toronto charity tackles food insecurity in the North

Carney marches in Toronto Pride, Poilievre skips celebrations

Former Air Canada pilot accused of flying without license to appear in court

Canada prepares to face off South Africa in World Cup knockout stage

24 Sussex Drive to be restored through design competition: Carney

Did Carney's government accomplish enough before summer break?

Carney responds to calls for stricter gun control: 'We need a multifaceted approach'

Air Canada flight diverted after pilot medical emergency

'Blood, Sweat & Tears' lead singer David Clayton-Thomas dead at 84

Minister Solomon on building Canadians' trust in AI

Canada's World Cup journey gets tougher after loss to Switzerland

Canada prepares to take on Switzerland in hopes to come first in group

Loan guarantee to help First Nations invest in nuclear

Around the Globe

Funeral preparations underway for Iran's former supreme leader

Russia launches deadly attack on Kyiv

Daredevil couple arrested after scaling Empire State Building

Morocco defeats Netherlands in penalty shootout, to face Canada next

U.S. claims Iran requested fresh round of talks

Aftershock hits Venezuela in wake of deadly earthquakes

Deadly heatwave continues to grip Europe

International search and rescue efforts underway in Venezuela

Carney announces national design competition to restore 24 Sussex Drive

Soccer fans bring unique culture and traditions to North America

King Charles will no longer live in Buckingham Palace following renovations

Venezuela earthquakes: Search and rescue efforts continue as death toll climbs

Small plane hits tallest building in Beijing

Canada to send aid to Venezuela, but PM says lack of diplomatic ties could pose challenges

Trump and Carney discussed NATO, Iran in recent phone call, PM says

Venezuela hit by back-to-back earthquakes, killing at least 164

Iran rejects Trump’s claim it agreed to nuclear inspections

Croatia and Panama fans brace for critical game in Toronto

Nancy Guthrie allegedly died shortly after abduction according to ransom notes

Why the U.S.-Iran memorandum has yet to move peace talks forward

Most Popular Today

2:24

Carney meets with Philippines president in Vancouver

The two leaders signed several agreements this afternoon. Discussions are ongoing on finalizing a Canada Philippines Free Trade Agreement which will elevate the relationship of the two countries as trade partners. Rhea Santos has more.

3h ago

2:12

Coroner’s inquest begins into 2022 death of 20-year-old Tatyanna Harrison

Four years after her body was found on a dry-docked yacht in Richmond, a coroner’s inquest has begun into the 2022 death of 20-year-old Indigenous woman Tatyanna Harrison. Angelina Ravelli reports.

3h ago

2:13

B.C. nurses begin job action, could soon withdraw labour to essential levels

The province’s nurses are now taking job action with the nursing union’s president saying how negotiations unfold in the coming days will determine whether labour will be withdrawn to bare minimum levels. Jack Rabb reports.

3h ago

2:19

Canada and B.C. sign multi-billion dollar deal

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier David Eby announced a multi-billion dollar agreement they said will build a stronger, more sustainable economy. Cecilia Hua breaks down the details.

3h ago

2:16

Funeral preparations underway for Iran’s former supreme leader

Iran prepares for the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as indirect U.S.-Iran peace talks continue and tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz. Brandon Rowe reports.

8h ago