As Indian diplomats began meeting with senior citizens at the Khalsa Diwan Society Gurdwara on Ross Street, dozens of protesters were gathered outside.

A non-profit organization in Vancouver is handing out hundreds of pairs of waterproof shoes to residents in the Downtown Eastside.

Out of 2,000 women surveyed in a first-of-its-kind study on menopause, one-third said their symptoms can affect their jobs.

Starting Friday, the federal dental program has expanded to include what officials call pre-authorized services including partial dentures and crowns.