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More opioid users stuck with methadone than gold-standard alternative, finds B.C. study

More opioid users stuck with methadone than gold-standard alternative, finds B.C. study

The results of the decade-long study — which followed 30,000 B.C. drug users taking two opioid alternatives — are expected to help doctors better treat patients.
How to view the peak of this bright meteor shower with 'fireballs' in Metro Vancouver

How to view the peak of this bright meteor shower with 'fireballs' in Metro Vancouver

Don't miss the peak of this fall shower.
Bowen BookFest taking indefinite pause

Bowen BookFest taking indefinite pause

Friends of the Library continue search for storage space
Fight at Richmond Costco parking lot caught on video

Fight at Richmond Costco parking lot caught on video

Police confirm they went to the scene of a fight, but wouldn't say whether it's the same in a video circulating on social media.
What happens after British Columbia's indecisive election?

What happens after British Columbia's indecisive election?

Recounts in two ridings will take place later this week.
Frustrated B.C. teacher asked students, 'Why can’t you guys act like normal people?'

Frustrated B.C. teacher asked students, 'Why can’t you guys act like normal people?'

A Vancouver elementary school teacher failed to properly oversee IEPs while also exhibiting some frustration at students, including making physical contact with a student.
North Vancouver kayakers need rescuing after taking on atmospheric river

North Vancouver kayakers need rescuing after taking on atmospheric river

‘I don’t know what was going through their heads,’ says Const. Mansoor Sahak of the North Van RCMP
Richmond RCMP finds drowned woman, seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage

Richmond RCMP finds drowned woman, seeking witnesses or dash-cam footage

On Oct. 3, police officers found the woman with the help of a civilian vessel in the Fraser River near the No. 2 Road Bridge.
How many smoke-related deaths from wildfires are linked to climate change every year?

How many smoke-related deaths from wildfires are linked to climate change every year?

Climate change may be contributing to thousands more wildfire smoke-related deaths every year than in previous decades, a new study suggests — results a Canadian co-author says underline the urgency of reducing planet-warming emissions.
B.C.’s restaurant, accommodation sector lost 10,800 jobs in one year

B.C.’s restaurant, accommodation sector lost 10,800 jobs in one year

Food and labour costs make for largest year-over-year drop in restaurant jobs in Canada.