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Journal series calls for inquiry into Canada's COVID-19 response, highlighting shortfalls

Journal series calls for inquiry into Canada's COVID-19 response, highlighting shortfalls

A new series published in the BMJ medical journal is calling for an independent inquiry into Canada's COVID-19 response.
Mental health minister puts $156M toward launch of 988 crisis hotline in November

Mental health minister puts $156M toward launch of 988 crisis hotline in November

OTTAWA — The government is putting $156 million over three years toward a new three-digit suicide-prevention hotline, Mental Health Minister Carolyn Bennett announced Monday. Starting on Nov.
Nursing education partnership program renewed for five years

Nursing education partnership program renewed for five years

Program to train registered nurses involves UNBC, CNC and Coast Mountain College in Terrace.
Abduction of Amber Alert children was pre-planned, police say

Abduction of Amber Alert children was pre-planned, police say

"Our investigators continue to follow up on all tips and avenues of investigation,” police say
B.C. man charged in Delta grandmother's farm machinery death

B.C. man charged in Delta grandmother's farm machinery death

Joan Sherry, 77, died when her Nissan Sentra struck a BC Frozen Foods-owned combine on a dark Delta road.
Abandoned cat found with serious injuries

Abandoned cat found with serious injuries

Mira had a deep tear from her tail to her hip and through to her large intestine.
Cougars hire Jim Playfair as associate coach

Cougars hire Jim Playfair as associate coach

Former NHL bench boss brings 15 seasons of coaching experience with Calgary, Arizona and Edmonton
Funding to kickstart more new housing up for city council consideration

Funding to kickstart more new housing up for city council consideration

City council will consider applying to CMHC’s Housing Accelerator Fund to offer incentives for new housing construction, affordable housing.
Evacuation alert issued for McLeod Lake area fire

Evacuation alert issued for McLeod Lake area fire

The G51344 fire is about 340 hectares in size, according to the BC Wildfire Service.
Gene therapy eyedrops restored a boy's sight. Similar treatments could help millions

Gene therapy eyedrops restored a boy's sight. Similar treatments could help millions

MIAMI (AP) — Dr. Alfonso Sabater pulled up two photos of Antonio Vento Carvajal’s eyes. One showed cloudy scars covering both eyeballs. The other, taken after months of gene therapy given through eyedrops, revealed no scarring on either eye.