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B.C. reports 120% increase in prescriptions after pharmacists gain new powers

B.C. reports 120% increase in prescriptions after pharmacists gain new powers

VANCOUVER — British Columbia government figures show a 120 per cent increase in the number of prescriptions renewed or adjusted after the province expanded pharmacists' powers last October, part of an effort to ease strains in the health-care system.
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"RCMP will not and cannot go into your home," say RCMP during evacuation action

"RCMP will not and cannot go into your home," say RCMP during evacuation action

"Important that you are ready to go if you have to."
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206 die of overdose in April in B.C.

206 die of overdose in April in B.C.

Fentanyl was detected in approximately 80% of the deaths, often in combination with other substances.
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Distressed hummingbirds prompt warning to clean feeders in hot weather

Distressed hummingbirds prompt warning to clean feeders in hot weather

Backyard feeders need frequent cleaning to prevent breeding infections that can be fatal to the tiny birds
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UVic to get $2.4M in federal funds for cyclist, pedestrian routes

UVic to get $2.4M in federal funds for cyclist, pedestrian routes

Funding announced Wednesday is part of an $11-million federal boost for active transportation on the Island
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'A true hero': Paddleboarder saves two people from drowning in Thetis Lake

'A true hero': Paddleboarder saves two people from drowning in Thetis Lake

The woman rescued the two, who couldn’t swim and weren’t wearing lifejackets, after their floatie overturned and they ended up in the water
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Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam MP upset after Terry Fox image erased from Canadian passport

Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam MP upset after Terry Fox image erased from Canadian passport

Ron McKinnon added his name to the growing voices, including PoCo Mayor Brad West, criticizing about the move to take the national icon from the new passport.
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Over $1 million in provincial funds spent in response to Cache Creek flooding

Over $1 million in provincial funds spent in response to Cache Creek flooding

As of Wednesday, Cache Creek remains under a state of local emergency.
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UBC startup addresses burning farm and forestry waste

UBC startup addresses burning farm and forestry waste

Mobile bio-reactor would allow farmers to turn agricultural waste into useable products
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Lawyer for Prince George arson suspect casts doubt on Crown's case

Lawyer for Prince George arson suspect casts doubt on Crown's case

No direct evidence that Justin Kyle Aster set deadly Econo Lodge Motel fire, lawyer for accused argues during closing submissions
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