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Groups decry 'punitive,' 'coercive' drug policies amid worsening overdose crisis

Groups decry 'punitive,' 'coercive' drug policies amid worsening overdose crisis

VANCOUVER — A coalition of eight advocacy groups is decrying Canada's "devastating" drug policy that advocates say is doing more harm than good in the country's fight against the illicit drug overdose crisis.
Prince George getting $3 million for new BCSPCA facility

Prince George getting $3 million for new BCSPCA facility

New facility to become an important regional hub
PetroCanada issues may be 'tip of the iceberg' after Suncor cybersecurity incident

PetroCanada issues may be 'tip of the iceberg' after Suncor cybersecurity incident

CALGARY — Suncor Energy Inc. falling victim to a cyberattack may be the most significant cybersecurity breach of an oil and gas company thus far in Canadian history, experts say.
The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccine

The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccine

SEATTLE (AP) — The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccine. After decades of limited success, scientists say research has reached a turning point, with many predicting more vaccines will be out in five years.
B.C. homebuyers facing down payment pressure: Royal LePage

B.C. homebuyers facing down payment pressure: Royal LePage

Buyers getting financial assistance from family, looking at more affordable neighbourhoods
Recent lightning strikes carpet northeast B.C., as active wildfire count climbs

Recent lightning strikes carpet northeast B.C., as active wildfire count climbs

VANCOUVER — Wildfire crews in northeastern British Columbia are keeping an anxious lookout after a series of weekend lightning storms rolled through the parched region.
Community Art Days coming back to downtown Prince George

Community Art Days coming back to downtown Prince George

Two Rivers Gallery’s BMO Community Art Days will take place July 7 to July 8
Vancouver Film School offering $162k scholarships for Indigenous students

Vancouver Film School offering $162k scholarships for Indigenous students

Winners will enroll in their choice of program of animation, film and television or games
Advocates urge B.C. leaders to halt planned evictions at Abbotsford, B.C., tent camp

Advocates urge B.C. leaders to halt planned evictions at Abbotsford, B.C., tent camp

ABBOTSFORD, B.C. — Two British Columbia organizations that speak on behalf of vulnerable residents have sent an open letter to B.C.'s housing minister urging him to halt imminent evictions at a tent encampment in the Fraser Valley.
B.C. expansion of pharmacists' scope leads to many questions

B.C. expansion of pharmacists' scope leads to many questions

Earlier this month, pharmacists in B.C. were given expanded powers to treat a variety of common ailments.