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VICTORIA — British Columbia's coroners service says a rebound in overdoses in April saw a return to more than 160 deaths a month due to toxic drugs.

An independent review of the treatment of victims of sexual and intimate partner violence in the British Columbia legal system calls on the government to declare gender-based violence an epidemic.

Metro Vancouver also reported it paid $219M in base remuneration to all its employees in 2024, up from $193M a year prior

British Columbia's Fraser Health authority says measles infections have been confirmed in three Chilliwack residents since Friday and the cases appear to have been acquired locally.

An investigation traces arrival of nine large factory trawlers to B.C.'s coast in recent years, claiming some may be involved in illegal fishing

Port of Vancouver expecting normal activity in the weeks ahead, despite end to tariff reprieve

OTTAWA — The next Canadian census will be held in May 2026. The federal cabinet has issued an order fixing the date for the census and the questions it will ask. The last census was held in 2021 and was the first to be held during a pandemic.

Jayson Biggins, who runs a volunteer wildlife rescue air service with his Cessna 172, has been flying feathered and furry freight for three years.

In cancelling the program, the university said there were ‘recurrent psychological and physical safety concerns’ for participants, instructors and staff.