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B.C. doctor disciplined for hypnosis, psychedelic drug treatments

B.C. doctor disciplined for hypnosis, psychedelic drug treatments

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC said Dr. Paul Harris used psilocybin and MDMA in therapy.
B.C. minister announces temporary TikTok ban on government devices

B.C. minister announces temporary TikTok ban on government devices

"Effective immediately, the TikTok app will not be permitted from government-issued mobile devices," said Minister of Citizens' Services Lisa Beare.
Bhangra has health benefits for kids, but more school programs needed: Doctor

Bhangra has health benefits for kids, but more school programs needed: Doctor

VANCOUVER — When nine-year-old Viaan Deol goes to bhangra lessons twice a week, his favourite part is seeing all the friends he's made from different schools in Surrey, B.C.
Vancouver police say right suspect arrested after innocent man mistakenly detained

Vancouver police say right suspect arrested after innocent man mistakenly detained

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say they have arrested the suspect they were searching for when an innocent man was shot with rubber bullets in a case of mistaken identity.
Former Devil's Army member grilled about day of murder

Former Devil's Army member grilled about day of murder

Former biker identified as X was on the stand for the third day at Richard Alexander’s trial for the first-degree murder of Dillon Brown on March 11, 2016.
Latest snow on B.C. south coast slams morning commute, brings delays, cancellations

Latest snow on B.C. south coast slams morning commute, brings delays, cancellations

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has expanded a snowfall warning to cover most of Greater Vancouver before conditions are expected to ease later in the day, but the unexpectedly intense storm quickly caused problems across the south coast.
Canadians continue to be hit by cyberattacks, some lose money

Canadians continue to be hit by cyberattacks, some lose money

Some 23 per cent of Canadian organizations hit by cyberattacks in 2022 experienced direct financial losses as a result.
Canadian Dental Association releases recommendations for feds on dental care

Canadian Dental Association releases recommendations for feds on dental care

OTTAWA — The Canadian government's approach to universal dental care should include preserving private dental insurance programs and using existing clinics should be part of the Canadian government's approach to universal dental care, the Canadian De
The record is good for babies delivered by midwives

The record is good for babies delivered by midwives

A new UBC study finds better pregnancy outcomes ‘across the board’ compared to care by doctors only.
Indigenous women allege forced sterilization, abortions in B.C. lawsuit

Indigenous women allege forced sterilization, abortions in B.C. lawsuit

"When she woke up, the baby was gone," lawsuit says of Wet’suwet’en woman held down until unconscious.