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Twenty-four children between the ages of 10 and 18 died of overdoses last year, a number which B.C.’s representative for children and youth said could be reduced if more of a focus was placed on harm-reduction services.

Suspects allegedly stole shopping cart full of butter worth more than $1,400

A woman who broke her leg after falling off a “wobble board” while getting a personal training session at the Harry Jerome recreation centre has filed a lawsuit against the City of North Vancouver.

Mothers embracing swaddled babes stood on the stairs of the B.C. legislature on Thursday to call on the province to fund more midwives. Ganga Jolicoeur, CEO of the Midwives Association of B.C.

SOUTH DELTA CRIME BEAT

A retired Richmond firefighter's recent suicide is making the department's current focus on mental health all the more pertinent, and raising questions about whether more can be done to help retirees.

One of the last bills to be introduced in the current legislative session is going to be one of the most closely watched. A package of changes that could finally open the door in B.C. to ride-hailing companies will be introduced, likely next week.

Duncan Moffat, 23, of Campbell River, ate apples and drank Gatorade to survive

B.C.’s Independent Investigations Office has sent its report to Crown counsel to consider if charges are warranted

Ministers unveil major expansion of the Darkwoods Conservation Area