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.

Melissa speaking in studio with CBC Vancouver News at 6 anchor Dan Burritt about new Canadian Institute for Health Research showing a spike in pneumonia hospitalization during the 2024-2025 flu season

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.
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#burnaby double #rainbow. 🌈

Melissa speaking in studio with CBC Vancouver News at 6 anchor Dan Burritt about a new study suggesting artificial sweeteners could age the human brain faster

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 A group of cyclists led by Darrell Fox left Stanley Park in Vancouver in early June to honour the 45th anniversary of his brother’s attempt to cross Canada on foot to raise money for cancer research. ...

Terry Fox’s brother finishes cross-country bike ride, at same place where Marathon of Hope started #Canada #TerryFox #MarathonOfHope #RideOfHope #Video

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Hello! Apologies for the late reply. Our great weekend newscast team had extensive coverage, including with Justin.

"Butterfly in the Sky" etc. etc. 🌈

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Melissa speaking on set with CBC Vancouver News at 6 host Dan Burritt about how to talk to your family doctor about mental health issues

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...

Aga Khan dead at 88 | CBC News Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims around the world, has died at 88.

www.cbc.ca/news/world/a...

Melissa speaking in studio with CBC Vancouver News at 6 anchor Dan Burritt about how to keep children safe amid high cases of respiratory illness

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...

Hot tub hangout crashed by wild cougar | CBC News Natalee Dennis was sitting in an outdoor hot tub with her father, Steve Dennis, in their backyard hot tub when they heard an animal nearby.

I don't believe I would react as calmly // Hot tub hangout crashed by wild cougar

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Melissa speaking with CBC Vancouver News at 6 anchor Dan Burritt on set about how to sustainably achieve health-related resolutions

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...

British Columbia - CBC News Stay on top of British Columbia with the latest in news, weather, sports and interviews.

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

Melissa talking in studio with CBC Vancouver News at 6 anchor Dan Burritt about how to deal with challenging and stressful Christmas holidays

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...

B.C. group proposes railway to connect most of the South Coast YouTube video by CBC British Columbia

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

I KNEW it! Good dog.

A man in a Taylor Swift hoodie. News story days Hiker who survived 50 days in northeast B.C. woods released from hospital. Inn owner who spoke to Sam Benastick says 20-year-old says he got lost after being chased by a wolf

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/...

Melissa speaking with CBC Vancouver News at 6 host Dan Burritt about COP29, climate change and health

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...🌕🛩️