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University of Manitoba health sciences students using virtual reality – Winnipeg

Descrease article font size Increase article font size From clinical settings to trauma situations to soft skills, virtual reality can help prepare students for nearly any type of situation they may face on the job. “I really think VR is the future of simulation,” said Dr. Lawrence Gillman, the director …

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Can virtual reality fight racism?

9:37 Can virtual reality help tackle racism? On an October morning, Michael Avis makes his way to a gymnasium. He has come to a Toronto Catholic elementary school to provide anti-racism training to staff. But unlike more traditional forms, Avis is using virtual reality to have learners better understand bias, …

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Most toxic drug deaths are now from smoking. Advocates ask when B.C. will adjust to that reality

Last year, up to three quarters of people killed by B.C.’s toxic drug supply in parts of the province had smoked — not injected — their fatal dose, according to figures from the coroners service. But in some regions of B.C. that saw the highest rates of death by inhalation, …

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