Michelle Gomez

Michelle Gomez is a writer and reporter at CBC Vancouver. You can contact her at michelle.gomez@cbc.ca.

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Life expectancy of women with HIV in B.C. hasn't increased as much as men's: new research

The life expectancy of women living with HIV in B.C. is not increasing at the same rate as men's, with women expected to live to 61 and men to 68. Researchers say they were surprised because world-wide, women with HIV tend to live longer than men.

B.C. MLAs banned from holding municipal office after bill passes

The new law, supported by the NDP and Green parties, prevents provincial politicians from also serving on local governments.

Mass fish kill on Burnaby-Coquitlam border under investigation

Local residents and the City of Burnaby say incidents involving fish killed due to contamination in Stoney Creek happen frequently.

Vancouver mother identified as among those killed in Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy

Jenifer Darbellay is being remembered as an incredible mother who was selfless and loved by the community.

City review underway into Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy; mayor asks province for mental health resources

Eleven people were killed and dozens of others were injured when an SUV drove through a crowd of people at a Lapu-Lapu Day Filipino block party in Vancouver Saturday night.

Community rallies around those affected by Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy

Filipino community members say there has been overwhelming support for those affected by the deadly tragedy that took place in Vancouver, with people donating money, food, blood, and prayers.

Father, mother, 5-year-old daughter killed in alleged attack on Vancouver festival, leaving son behind

Three members of the same family and a school counsellor have been identified as four of the 11 people killed in a vehicle ramming at a Filipino street festival in Vancouver on Saturday. 

Blood donation appointments filling up in Vancouver following street festival tragedy

Canadian Blood Services says appointments to donate blood are filling up in Vancouver after an SUV tore through a Filipino street festival on Saturday, killing 11 and sending dozens to the hospital. 

East Vancouver fire that damaged 3 buildings deemed suspicious by investigators

The Wednesday morning fire is now under criminal investigation by the Vancouver Police Department.

Trey Helten, advocate for drug users in Vancouver, dead at 42

Helten managed an overdose prevention site in the Downtown Eastside, where his friend and colleague said he went above and beyond to help those in need.