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Drug companies protest when Health Canada withdraws their products for safety reasons

Drug companies protest when Health Canada withdraws their products for safety reasons

When drugs are taken off the market because they are either unsafe or don’t work, do pharma companies admit that there are problems? Or do they deny the evidence?
Soon, 1 out of every 15 points of light in the sky will be a satellite

Soon, 1 out of every 15 points of light in the sky will be a satellite

Megaconstellations of satellites will visually clutter the night sky, disrupting astronomical research. And the environmental damage caused by these satellites is still unknown.
What remains of the Othello Tunnels after the B.C. storms?

What remains of the Othello Tunnels after the B.C. storms?

The Coquihalla River flowed through two of the Othello Tunnels and caused significant damage
B.C. E-Comm 911 operators will no longer stay on the phone with callers

B.C. E-Comm 911 operators will no longer stay on the phone with callers

The temporary measure means British Columbians calling 911 will be told they are in the queue for an ambulance but that the 911 call-taker needs to disconnect so they can answer other calls.
Stephen Colbert mocks Canada's 'chokehold' on maple syrup reserves (VIDEO)

Stephen Colbert mocks Canada's 'chokehold' on maple syrup reserves (VIDEO)

"What next...Justin Trudeau jousting a moose on beaver-back?" quipped The Late Show host.
The passing of Bill 22 erodes democracy in B.C., critics say

The passing of Bill 22 erodes democracy in B.C., critics say

Critics of B.C.'s new provincial $10 FOI request fee say the charge will be picked up by other levels of government and harm democratic government transparency
Highway 99 reopens between Pemberton and Lillooet

Highway 99 reopens between Pemberton and Lillooet

The route was closed as a precaution on Tuesday afternoon
'This storm is not over': With more rain coming, British Columbians evacuate

'This storm is not over': With more rain coming, British Columbians evacuate

Flooding could be made worse by another 40 to 50 mm Wednesday afternoon as record alpine temperatures accelerate snowmelt and threaten B.C.'s South Coast
Disabled man alleges bloodied assault involving five Vancouver cops

Disabled man alleges bloodied assault involving five Vancouver cops

A disabled Vancouver man is disputing the Vancouver Police Department's version of his June arrest
UBC researchers determine bigger gap better for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

UBC researchers determine bigger gap better for mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

They found a seven-week gap was better than a four-week gap
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