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B.C. has highest cost of living in Canada, says new report

B.C. has highest cost of living in Canada, says new report

Average house price in B.C. came in at $996,460 last year, more than double the national average.
Health expert says pandemic isolation contributed to spike in B.C. overdose deaths

Health expert says pandemic isolation contributed to spike in B.C. overdose deaths

VICTORIA — The isolation protocols of the COVID-19 pandemic that kept people from gathering in groups contributed to an increase in drug overdose deaths in British Columbia, says a health expert. Illicit drug overdose deaths in B.C.
What to do if you encounter someone with dementia who may be lost

What to do if you encounter someone with dementia who may be lost

Expert advice on identifying key signs of disorientation and offering assistance to those affected.
It is getting spooky: Metro Vancouver forecast includes fog rolling in

It is getting spooky: Metro Vancouver forecast includes fog rolling in

Be prepared.
'I am deeply sorry': Pink postpones both Vancouver shows

'I am deeply sorry': Pink postpones both Vancouver shows

The two concerts will be rescheduled to a future date.
BC Children's Hospital advises parents of ER triage ahead of flu season

BC Children's Hospital advises parents of ER triage ahead of flu season

Last year's significant uptick in RSV and flu came after two years of restrictions (and masking) on children were lifted; BC Children's Hospital is now asking families to consider the urgency of symptoms before coming into the emergency room.
Burnaby and Tsleil-Waututh invite public to celebrate new public art

Burnaby and Tsleil-Waututh invite public to celebrate new public art

The city commissioned a carving by Tsleil-Waututh artist Jonas Jones.
New documentary shines light on Canada’s deepest, longest caves

New documentary shines light on Canada’s deepest, longest caves

It’s true exploration where no person has gone before, says North Vancouver producer Jenny Rustemeyer
Science alone can't justify emergency protection for at-risk species, say federal lawyers

Science alone can't justify emergency protection for at-risk species, say federal lawyers

A judgment in the case is expected by the spring of 2024.
Canada Post delivers funds to Burnaby for parent services programs

Canada Post delivers funds to Burnaby for parent services programs

Parent Support Services Society of BC has received a $20,000 grant to add more peer-to-peer resources for Indigenous communities.