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B.C. overdose deaths drop 30 per cent, but researchers point to 'emerging dangers'

B.C. overdose deaths drop 30 per cent, but researchers point to 'emerging dangers'

Nearly half of those who died in B.C. in January had bromazolam, a benzodiazepine, in their system, according to data from the BC Coroners Service. Such drugs reduce the effectiveness of overdose-reversing treatments.
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Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax, after Carney kills federal version

Eby announces ending of provincial carbon tax, after Carney kills federal version

British Columbia's government will follow through on its promise to repeal the province's consumer carbon tax after new Prime Minister Mark Carney moved to eliminate the federal version of the levy on Friday.
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B.C. ports monitoring Alaska senator’s cruise-ship bypass threat

B.C. ports monitoring Alaska senator’s cruise-ship bypass threat

Trade war sparking division between B.C. and Alaska as cruise ships appear to be next collateral damage
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B.C.'s measles vaccination rate is lower than in Gaines County, Texas

B.C.'s measles vaccination rate is lower than in Gaines County, Texas

That makes the BCCDC 'quite worried.' How to check if you're protected.
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Elon Musk slams B.C.’s Tesla charger rebate ban

Elon Musk slams B.C.’s Tesla charger rebate ban

B.C. removes BC Hydro charger rebates for Tesla products but appears to keep other U.S. manufacturers, for political reasons
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RCMP arrest suspects in shooting in Penticton, B.C.

RCMP arrest suspects in shooting in Penticton, B.C.

PENTICTON, B.C. — Mounties in Penticton, B.C., say they've arrested the final two suspects in a shooting in the city earlier this month.
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Mining company fined $114K for polluting B.C. river with high cobalt levels

Mining company fined $114K for polluting B.C. river with high cobalt levels

Barrick Gold Inc. was penalized for repeatedly discharging toxic mine waste into a stream that feeds the Similkameen River.
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Rob Shaw: Eby pushes 'sweeping' economic powers to fight tariffs

Rob Shaw: Eby pushes 'sweeping' economic powers to fight tariffs

In this week's political round-up, the B.C. government wants to tighten control over economy but takes a cautious approach to forced treatment
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'I got the reaction I wanted': B.C. man sentenced for threatening Trudeau's children

'I got the reaction I wanted': B.C. man sentenced for threatening Trudeau's children

The Kamloops-area man has been barred from being within 500 metres of any member of the Trudeau family and from possessing firearms or other weapons.
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Rare unanimous support for B.C. bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care

Rare unanimous support for B.C. bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care

VICTORIA — British Columbia's politicians have found rare common ground and given unanimous support in the legislature to a private member's bill proposing universal access to mental health care for pregnant women and new mothers. The Opposition B.C.
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