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Federal addictions minister says department taking a deeper look into safer supply

Federal addictions minister says department taking a deeper look into safer supply

The probe will include examination of accounts of diversion of prescribed opioids, says Ya’ara Saks
Speed-on-green cameras widely supported by British Columbians, survey shows

Speed-on-green cameras widely supported by British Columbians, survey shows

Many British Columbians in favour of initiatives to reduce driving speeds
B.C. researcher finds clues to animal survival in mega-storms

B.C. researcher finds clues to animal survival in mega-storms

The results of a new study, captured during one of the deadliest storms on record, could help scientists aid at-risk animals in future mega-storms made worse by climate change.
Letter: Dragon boat team supports men in Movember — and beyond

Letter: Dragon boat team supports men in Movember — and beyond

Butts in a Boat: "Meaningful and important" part of prostate cancer support network
Poultry farms on red alert, but no Christmas shortages expected

Poultry farms on red alert, but no Christmas shortages expected

Island poultry and egg producers are knocking on wood that the deadly influenza spread by migrating wild birds won’t affect any major flocks here
B.C. SPCA 'not opposed' to mass deer kill on Sidney Island

B.C. SPCA 'not opposed' to mass deer kill on Sidney Island

When deer numbers are high, the deer struggle to find adequate food on the island and are susceptible to starvation and disease, the group says.
This is the safest location in B.C. to avoid Mother Nature

This is the safest location in B.C. to avoid Mother Nature

The experts have spoken and one location stands out as having a lower risk level for earthquakes, floods, wildfires, landslides and tsunamis when compared to other B.C. spots.
Les Leyne: Underplayed CleanBC costs under fire

Les Leyne: Underplayed CleanBC costs under fire

BC United Leader Kevin Falcon says CleanBC costs will hit households hard
She organized a Starbucks. Then they fired her

She organized a Starbucks. Then they fired her

Frédérique Martineau says despite the corporation’s justification, she feels targeted.
Burnaby man who shot escort in the back should get 5 years: Crown

Burnaby man who shot escort in the back should get 5 years: Crown

Varinder Singh Deo – drunk, high on cocaine and armed with a loaded handgun – arranged for a sex worker to come to his garage on May 2, 2021 while his wife and daughters were asleep in the house.