Retirement of Vancouver doctor dubbed a ‘living legend’ illustrates B.C.’s GP problem

At a retirement celebration Saturday for a doctor some consider a “living legend” in Vancouver, a trio of centenarian patients were a testament to his tender bedside manner and holistic approach to health care. Hundreds of friends, family and patients gathered at the Unity of Vancouver spiritual centre to stand and applaud Dr. Donald W. Stewart who, at 84, will hang up his stethoscope April 30 after 59 years in practice.