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Two of B.C.'s overdose prevention programs have 'significant deficiencies': auditor

Two of B.C.'s overdose prevention programs have 'significant deficiencies': auditor

VICTORIA — Nearly eight years after British Columbia declared a public-health emergency because of escalating overdoses, it still hasn't set a standard of care for those struggling with addiction, the auditor general says.
Wildfires drop Canada's air quality below U.S. for first time ever, says report

Wildfires drop Canada's air quality below U.S. for first time ever, says report

North America's 13 most polluted cities in 2023 were all located in Canada, found the IQAir report.
How warm will it get in your Metro Vancouver neighbourhood?

How warm will it get in your Metro Vancouver neighbourhood?

The weather is changing...but first, there will be some unseasonably warm temperatures.
Hop to it: New West Farmers Market returns to Tipperary Park on March 28

Hop to it: New West Farmers Market returns to Tipperary Park on March 28

Easter-themed block party kicking of New West Farmers Market’s 2024 season
Parking lot brawl results in assault charges for B.C. teen girl

Parking lot brawl results in assault charges for B.C. teen girl

A 15-year-old girl has been charged with aggravated assault and assault causing bodily harm.
'Unambiguously good': Inflation slows in February as price growth unexpectedly eases

'Unambiguously good': Inflation slows in February as price growth unexpectedly eases

OTTAWA — Canada's inflation figures came in softer than expected for a second consecutive month, suggesting to economists that the Bank of Canada will have ample grounds to begin cut interest rates in the coming months.
B.C. athlete aborts swim of Hawaii's Molokai Channel

B.C. athlete aborts swim of Hawaii's Molokai Channel

The long-distance swimmer was stung heavily by jellyfish.
B.C.’s new home-flipping tax unlikely to help affordability, say experts

B.C.’s new home-flipping tax unlikely to help affordability, say experts

Some economists say the measure could discourage investment and tighten market conditions.
Report puts cost of B.C. coal mine pollution cleanup at $6.4B

Report puts cost of B.C. coal mine pollution cleanup at $6.4B

Environmental group warns Glencore of costly pollution problem it could inherit with Teck coal mine acquisition.
Go on. Touch it, Burnaby artist says of Port Moody 'play' pieces

Go on. Touch it, Burnaby artist says of Port Moody 'play' pieces

Brianne Siu's Permission to Play objects are also designed to provide an ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) — that is, provide a tingling sensation in the body with sound.