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B.C. dentists could be shut out of new oral health-care regulator, says association

B.C. dentists could be shut out of new oral health-care regulator, says association

BC Dental Association notes no dentist is guaranteed to be on future boards of new regulator, set to launch Sept. 1.
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B.C. tribunal upholds $200 strata fine for improper recycling

B.C. tribunal upholds $200 strata fine for improper recycling

A Metro Vancouver strata tenant won't be reimbursed for a $200 fine levied in a case of improper recycling.
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Health Canada warns of counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test kits

Health Canada warns of counterfeit COVID-19 rapid test kits

People suspecting they have counterfeit kits should not use them and can report them to Health Canada.
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There are only 3 days' worth of 'O' type blood supply available in Canada

There are only 3 days' worth of 'O' type blood supply available in Canada

Canadian Blood Services says it has 57,000 open appointments that need to be filled by the end of this month across the country.
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Map: 112 parks where you can legally drink in Metro Vancouver

Map: 112 parks where you can legally drink in Metro Vancouver

A number of regional communities have adjusted or created new bylaws to allowed responsible and legal consumption of alcohol in certain public spaces.
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Gas drips down to $1.75/litre in some B.C. cities

Gas drips down to $1.75/litre in some B.C. cities

A UBC business professor is warning motorists of volatility ahead while a U.S. agency expects lower but still elevated prices in 2023.
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FortisBC presents to Squamish council on the statistical risks of the Eagle Mountain to Woodfibre Gas Pipeline project

FortisBC presents to Squamish council on the statistical risks of the Eagle Mountain to Woodfibre Gas Pipeline project

'A person is twice as likely to be killed, statistically speaking, in an earthquake:' Fortis 
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B.C. drinkers shift to spirits, away from beer and wine

B.C. drinkers shift to spirits, away from beer and wine

Vodka is by far the most purchased product in the spirits category.
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B.C. COVID-19 ICU patient count at two-month high

B.C. COVID-19 ICU patient count at two-month high

Most pandemic data metrics have been relatively flat in past month
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Rule changes adopted for Bowen secondary suites

Rule changes adopted for Bowen secondary suites

Detached secondary suites can now be built on any sized property
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