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After SkyTrain overdose, Port Moody woman wants to train teens to save lives

After SkyTrain overdose, Port Moody woman wants to train teens to save lives

SFU student seeking volunteers who will train to teach Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody students about B.C.'s opioid overdose crisis and what they can do to reduce stigma, recognize and prevent a toxic drug overdose
Virtual doctors' visits surge amid pandemic, could ease GP shortage

Virtual doctors' visits surge amid pandemic, could ease GP shortage

Head of Doctors of BC says the pandemic has 'sharply increased' the use of telemedicine to the point that there's no going back.
Staying local this spring break? Not everyone is

Staying local this spring break? Not everyone is

Tofino's mayor-elect shares how many out-of-province travellers have flocked to the tourist destination.
New children's book encourages acceptance of differences

New children's book encourages acceptance of differences

'The Littlest Dinosaur' by LGBTQ+ authors address bullying and how the different kid isn't scary.
B.C. woman's tale of using Metallica to ward off a cougar to air in German game show

B.C. woman's tale of using Metallica to ward off a cougar to air in German game show

The Chemainus resident was hiking with her dog, Murphy, on a logging road south of Duncan in July 2019 when she sensed she was being watched.
All eligible British Columbians to receive COVID-19 vaccine by Canada Day

All eligible British Columbians to receive COVID-19 vaccine by Canada Day

The updated vaccination timeline means roughly 300,000 essential workers across the province will start getting vaccinated in April; as residents of the Tri-Cities react, here's where you stand in the queue
'I was afraid': Women come forward with claims against former RCMP officer

'I was afraid': Women come forward with claims against former RCMP officer

The BC Prosecution Service expects Brian Burkett will enter a plea to criminal charges on June 2.   
Expense claims don't reflect work-from-home realities

Expense claims don't reflect work-from-home realities

Zoom, webcams and microphones can't be claimed as home office tax writeoffs
COVID-19 breakups: Study says 5 million Canadian couples have split

COVID-19 breakups: Study says 5 million Canadian couples have split

A quarter of Canadians aged 18-24 have experienced a pandemic split, the most of any age group
Canada-wide safety warning of possible 'cyanide poisoning' in apricot kernel products

Canada-wide safety warning of possible 'cyanide poisoning' in apricot kernel products

An investigation is being conducted into bitter and sweet apricot kernels.