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Consultation with substance users lays out solutions to Canada's drug crisis

Consultation with substance users lays out solutions to Canada's drug crisis

B.C. communities participated in the report by the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition
Original 1930s White Rock fire truck needs a permanent home

Original 1930s White Rock fire truck needs a permanent home

Historic White Rock vehicle, adapted from a 1925 Studebaker sedan, served from 1934 to 1948
Thousands of B.C. social assistance cheques not delivered amid postal strike

Thousands of B.C. social assistance cheques not delivered amid postal strike

Ministry says some steps taken to distribute hard copy cheques amid Canada Post strike
Latest B.C. scam has fraudsters picking up bank cards from victims' homes

Latest B.C. scam has fraudsters picking up bank cards from victims' homes

Police say a person calls claiming to be from a bank's fraud department
B.C. hairstylists among 'legends' honoured in artwork, Canadian awards

B.C. hairstylists among 'legends' honoured in artwork, Canadian awards

Accolades recognize Olivia Berttall, Grit Becker, Chantelle Leeder and Simon James
B.C. led Canada in accidental drug poisoning deaths in 2023

B.C. led Canada in accidental drug poisoning deaths in 2023

40.3 accidental drug poisoning deaths recorded per 100,000 population as decriminalization debate continues
Penticton vaccine discrimination complaint against B.C. Union dismissed

Penticton vaccine discrimination complaint against B.C. Union dismissed

The Labour Relations Board rejected the complaint for multiple reasons
B.C. to review 911 service as complaints about transparency, cost escalate

B.C. to review 911 service as complaints about transparency, cost escalate

Review to focus on making the emergency call service sustainable for years to come
B.C. rescuers warn of trusting online apps after helping 2 overseas hikers

B.C. rescuers warn of trusting online apps after helping 2 overseas hikers

Statement comes after pair of incidents in Metro Vancouver’s North Shore mountains
B.C. minister Grace Lore diagnosed with cancer

B.C. minister Grace Lore diagnosed with cancer

‘I am temporarily stepping away from my role… to look after my health’: Lore