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Old-growth forest activists to appeal B.C. court injunction against blockades

VANCOUVER — A group of activists maintaining blockades aimed at preventing old-growth trees from being logged have filed a notice to appeal a British Columbia Supreme Court decision that granted an injunction against them.

Apr 29, 2021 6:26 PM Read more >

B.C. Securities Commission whittles ‘Bridgemark Group’ down to four

Dozens of purported consultants tied to alleged inside traders may not face a BCSC hearing

Apr 29, 2021 4:45 PM Read more >

B.C. pop-up vaccine clinics not successful, face challenges, say health officials

VICTORIA — Pop-up vaccine clinics in Metro Vancouver COVID-19 hot zones are an experiment that didn't work, British Columbia health officials said Thursday.

Apr 29, 2021 4:24 PM Read more >

Vaccine update: Henry apologizes for pop-up vaccine clinic confusion

Some Lower Mainlanders went without vaccinations after waiting in lines for hours

Apr 29, 2021 1:54 PM Read more >

Street drugs poisoned with benzos can lead to 'catastrophic' overdoses: advocate

VANCOUVER — A drug policy adviser to the City of Vancouver is warning of a dangerous drug saturating British Columbia's illicit supply in much the same way fentanyl did several years ago.

Apr 29, 2021 1:51 PM Read more >

B.C.-owned addiction rehab cited for workplace safety violations

Asbestos problems, lack of inspections and respirator use cited as issues at Baldy Hughes Therapeutic Community

Apr 29, 2021 12:53 PM Read more >

Metro Vancouver couple celebrating $25,000 lotto win

"We haven’t won anything this large before, so it’s nice to be a winner"

Apr 29, 2021 11:49 AM Read more >

Alberta driver caught by police doing ‘doughnuts’ beside B.C. playground

Police say the stunt was performed just 30 metres from a playground where kids were playing

Apr 29, 2021 11:23 AM Read more >

Opioid crisis deaths hit 498 for 2021, 5.3 per day

158 people died in March as B.C. approached fifth health emergency anniversary

Apr 29, 2021 10:36 AM Read more >

Cullen Commmission: Rich Coleman doubles down on his casino decisions

Former deputy premier of B.C. Rich Coleman explains decisions he made during three stints as minister responsible for gambling policies and casino enforcement

Apr 28, 2021 5:28 PM Read more >