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Michelle Gamage

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British Columbia
As seen in: The Tyee, ETCIO, ETTelecom, The Toronto Star, VICE, VICE UK, Flipboard, Global News, Investing.com, Financial Post, Ottawa Citizen and
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I'm a health reporter for The Tyee, whose work is suppored by the Local Journalism Initiative. This means my articles are widely republished across Canada. Previously covered environmental issues.

Michelle Gamage’s Journalist Portfolio

DULF Founders Guilty of Drug Trafficking

DULF Founders Guilty of Drug Trafficking

Eris Nyx and Jeremy Kalicum didn’t have permission to sell tested drugs despite good intentions, court finds.

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The Supreme Court of Canada Wants You to Call 911 if Someone Is Overdosing

The Supreme Court of Canada Wants You to Call 911 if Someone Is Overdosing

Police can’t arrest a person for drug possession if they call for help and stick around, a new ruling finds.

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Infants Bear the Brunt of RSV Hospitalizations, UBC Study Finds

Infants Bear the Brunt of RSV Hospitalizations, UBC Study Finds

Researchers say the province should do more to protect the very small and vulnerable.

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No COVID Shot Appointments Available? Check Again Later

No COVID Shot Appointments Available? Check Again Later

Vaccinations are up this year over last year, but there are enough doses to go around, BC’s Health Ministry s…

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SFU Is Testing a New Mind-Mapping Machine to Help Epileptic Patients

SFU Is Testing a New Mind-Mapping Machine to Help Epileptic Patients

The MEG takes non-invasive readings of electromagnetic fields while patients nap.

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How Many People Are ODing in BC Hospitals? It’s Still a Mystery Original

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By Michelle Gamage
| The Hamilton Spectator (Hamilton, ON) Verified
After a year of research, which included eight freedom of information requests, dozens of email chains and two appeals to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, The Tyee still doesn’t know how many British Columbians are overdosing in hospitals across the province.
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Seniors who stay in their homes aren’t just happier. They help everyone

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By Michelle Gamage
| Canadian Healthcare Network
Register for free access or login. Canadian Healthcare Network is an independent online community for Canadian healthcare professionals in medicine and pharmacy. It is the online home of the Medical Post and Pharmacy Practice + Business. Membership is free and allows doctors, pharmacists, nurses and many others to get the latest breaking news, updates on clinical guidelines and read (and even write) commentary from your healthcare peers.
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How Many People Are ODing in BC Hospitals? It’s Still a Mystery

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By Michelle Gamage
| The Tyee Verified
After a year of research, which included eight freedom of information requests, dozens of email chains and two appeals to the Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, The Tyee still doesn’t know how many British Columbians are overdosing in hospitals across the province.
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Have you ever used a typewriter?

I own one at home and have a lot of fun clacking away to write letters to family. But not professionally, no.

How is social media changing news?

People read headlines not stories. News is complex and we need to practice critical thinking of nuanced issues. Nothing is black and white.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

To seek out and uplift marginalized voices. To communicate health issues, scientific advancements and solutions to everyday audiences.
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