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Prescribing safer alternatives to potentially deadly street drugs saved lives: B.C. study

Prescribing safer alternatives to potentially deadly street drugs saved lives: B.C. study

An estimated 100,000 people in British Columbia are believed to have an opioid use disorder and an average of seven people a day die from overdose.
Metro Vancouver residents in older large strata complexes could face carbon fines after 2028

Metro Vancouver residents in older large strata complexes could face carbon fines after 2028

Metro Vancouver climate committee endorses regulatory proposal that would charge large buildings a $500 administrative fee and $350 for every tonne of carbon pollution they emit beyond a set threshold.
Police renew calls for help to find Victoria resident last seen two years ago

Police renew calls for help to find Victoria resident last seen two years ago

Ian Indridson's file remains open.
Bitter cold from Arctic intrusion hits B.C., much of Western Canada

Bitter cold from Arctic intrusion hits B.C., much of Western Canada

VANCOUVER — Bitter cold is descending on Western Canada, with Prairie cities already seeing -30 C temperatures and southwestern British Columbia bracing for an Arctic outflow and an overdue blast of winter.
Prince George hockey ref making pro debut Saturday in Toronto

Prince George hockey ref making pro debut Saturday in Toronto

Grace will don the stripes for the Toronto-Ottawa game in the Professional Women's Hockey League
Four-plus years in jail for BC man who groomed, targeted young family friend

Four-plus years in jail for BC man who groomed, targeted young family friend

The offences took place between 2016 and 2019, when the victim was between nine and 11 years old.
Kelowna ponders getting tough on short-term rentals

Kelowna ponders getting tough on short-term rentals

Planning staff are bringing forth recommendations similar to those introduced in the fall which would eliminate short-term rentals across the city, except for a select few properties.
Storm churns up abundance of sea foam on Tofino beaches

Storm churns up abundance of sea foam on Tofino beaches

The off-white foam was neck-deep in some bays and beaches, and was scattered by wind into the forest, creating a winter wonderland scene
North Cowichan residents hold protest against open drug use

North Cowichan residents hold protest against open drug use

The protesters say they’re unhappy with growing use of illicit drugs in public and social disorder
Nurse liaison aims to help queer community feel supported in hospital

Nurse liaison aims to help queer community feel supported in hospital

Island Health created the position to reduce barriers for LGBTQ+ people in accessing health care