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Overdoses from smoking toxic drugs outpace B.C. prevention sites

Overdoses from smoking toxic drugs outpace B.C. prevention sites

VANCOUVER — Nearly two-thirds of the overdose deaths in British Columbia this year came after smoking illicit drugs, yet only 40 per cent of the supervised consumption sites in the province offer a safe place to smoke.
Opinion: Family vlogs can entertain, empower and exploit

Opinion: Family vlogs can entertain, empower and exploit

Vlogging has emerged as a new source of intimate entertainment, and for creators, potential income. However, they also raise serious questions about exploitation and the privacy rights of children.
Two killed in bear attack at Banff National Park, grizzly euthanized: Parks Canada

Two killed in bear attack at Banff National Park, grizzly euthanized: Parks Canada

A bear attack in Alberta's Banff National Park has left two people dead, Parks Canada announced late Saturday.
Hundreds march in Squamish for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Hundreds march in Squamish for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

After the march, Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) Elders and survivors spoke to the crowd about the abuse they faced at residential schools.
Federal riding change officially cuts out chunk of West Van, adds it to North Van

Federal riding change officially cuts out chunk of West Van, adds it to North Van

MP Patrick Weiler previously described the boundary change as 'cutting the heart out of West Vancouver'
Support for MAID higher in B.C. than across Canada, poll shows

Support for MAID higher in B.C. than across Canada, poll shows

Angus Reid Institute polling shows a high level of concern for mental health care resources in Canada as the federal government contemplates expanding MAID to mentally ill people.
'I am free now': Vancouver rapper and social media star Lil Tay makes return after 5 years

'I am free now': Vancouver rapper and social media star Lil Tay makes return after 5 years

The young rapper dropped a new music video, cleared up rumours, and addressed her absence on Instagram.
Column: Decriminalization may need tweaking to ensure safe supply is safe for all

Column: Decriminalization may need tweaking to ensure safe supply is safe for all

B.C. needs a way to ensure safe supply doesn't end up with those who aren't already addicted to drugs.
Opinion: Transportation paved the way for colonization — it can also support reconciliation

Opinion: Transportation paved the way for colonization — it can also support reconciliation

Transport development paved the way for colonization and is directly linked to the chronic and extreme social inequities Indigenous communities continue to face to this day.
B.C.'s retiring top judge looks back on a half-century in law

B.C.'s retiring top judge looks back on a half-century in law

Chief Justice of B.C. Robert Bauman is hanging up his robes Oct. 1.
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