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128 more illicit drug deaths in B.C. in November, 755 deaths this year

128 more illicit drug deaths in B.C. in November, 755 deaths this year

The highest number of overdose deaths this year have occurred in Vancouver, Surrey, and Victoria.
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Truck rams German Christmas market, killing at least 9

Truck rams German Christmas market, killing at least 9

Police say a suspect, believed to be the driver, was arrested nearby
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Thousands of animals rescued in B.C.

Thousands of animals rescued in B.C.

This past year the BC SPCA responded to a record number of large-scale seizures from puppy mills
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ICBC rates to go up by 4.9 per cent

ICBC rates to go up by 4.9 per cent

The provincial government directed the rate approval for next year.
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Cold adds risk as drug overdoses soar

Cold adds risk as drug overdoses soar

People using opioid drugs alone have little time to react to overdose, 128 deaths across B.C. in November alone
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Legalizing pot won’t help at U.S. border: immigration lawyer

Legalizing pot won’t help at U.S. border: immigration lawyer

Blanket pardons might not be coming for past marijuana conviction
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Frigid temperatures, snow may have killed three people in B.C.

Frigid temperatures, snow may have killed three people in B.C.

Coroners service reports two deaths in Cariboo, one in Fraser Valley
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Warfield landlord says hike in sewer rate will put him out of business

Warfield landlord says hike in sewer rate will put him out of business

A Warfield landlord says he’ll be out of business if council passes a new sewer rate for multi-unit apartments in 2017.
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The death of Alan Thicke — is hockey OK for seniors?

The death of Alan Thicke — is hockey OK for seniors?

Five players over the age of 65 have suffered heart attacks during, or just after, games at Parksville's Oceanside Arena the past five years
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B.C. medical shift is necessary but painful

B.C. medical shift is necessary but painful

People on high doses of opioid prescriptions are being weaned down as the B.C. medical field responds to research revealing harms.
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