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Studies on B.C. safer supply emerge, finding different answers to different questions

Studies on B.C. safer supply emerge, finding different answers to different questions

VANCOUVER — Peer-reviewed research is emerging about the possible impacts of British Columbia's safer supply program, which provides prescription alternatives to toxic illicit drugs, with two studies in international medical journals casting the stra
Metro Vancouver industrial real estate market starting to normalize

Metro Vancouver industrial real estate market starting to normalize

A significant portion of new developments under construction are in strata industrial.
Royal B.C. Museum takes on collection of Terry Fox memorabilia

Royal B.C. Museum takes on collection of Terry Fox memorabilia

The collection includes the runner’s prosthetic legs and T-shirts and the bottle of ocean water he collected in Newfoundland when he started his historic 1980 run across Canada
Most British Columbians want mining companies to pay for pollution, says poll

Most British Columbians want mining companies to pay for pollution, says poll

“British Columbians are worried they’re going to be left with the bill to clean up this mess," says advocate.
Lowest snowpack in B.C. since 1970 sparks drought, wildfire concerns

Lowest snowpack in B.C. since 1970 sparks drought, wildfire concerns

The low snowpack, combined with warm weather, creates “signficantly elevated” drought hazards for the spring and summer
I Watched This Game: Canucks miss the mark and the net vs Coyotes

I Watched This Game: Canucks miss the mark and the net vs Coyotes

Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet was "pissed off" by how much his team missed the net in an overtime loss to the Coyotes.
Unmarked graves likely found in early research near Ahousaht

Unmarked graves likely found in early research near Ahousaht

The first phase of research did not give an indication of how many unmarked graves there may be.
All-electric tugboats ready to charge into action in Vancouver harbour

All-electric tugboats ready to charge into action in Vancouver harbour

There are just six electric tugboats in the world, and two of them are set to ply the waters of Burrad Inlet
Chief says rescue effort for stranded orca calf four, five days away as plans ramp up

Chief says rescue effort for stranded orca calf four, five days away as plans ramp up

ZEBALLOS, B.C. — Plans are settling into place for an attempt to rescue a young killer whale calf stranded in a tidal lagoon near the Vancouver Island village of Zeballos within four or five days, says the area's First Nation chief.
B.C. man jailed for sexual abuse should get three more years for drug dealing, says Crown

B.C. man jailed for sexual abuse should get three more years for drug dealing, says Crown

Da Wei Chen pleaded guilty to seven counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.