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Health Canada conducts safety review on breastfeeding drug amid psychiatric concerns

Health Canada conducts safety review on breastfeeding drug amid psychiatric concerns

Health Canada is reviewing the safety of domperidone, a drug prescribed off-label to improve breast milk supply, amid reports that some mothers in Canada and the U.S. have had serious psychiatric symptoms when they tried to stop taking the drug.
BC SPCA investigating baby bunny dump at Richmond shelter

BC SPCA investigating baby bunny dump at Richmond shelter

Shelter manager chased driver of a brand new Mercedes out of parking lot after a dozen rabbits were abandoned
By the numbers for British Columbia's overdose crisis

By the numbers for British Columbia's overdose crisis

VICTORIA — British Columbia's chief coroner released overdose figures for 2022, showing 2,272 residents died from toxic drugs last year. Lisa Lapointe says drug toxicity remains the leading cause of unnatural death in B.C.
Crow kicked out of YVR

Crow kicked out of YVR

Did you manage to spot Moira before she was banished from the airport?
More snow? Environment Canada calls for another chance of flurries later tonight

More snow? Environment Canada calls for another chance of flurries later tonight

Have a look at pictures and videos locals shared of the snowy scene and get the forecast for the rest of the week.
Mentor who became VPD officer Nicole Chan’s friend testifies at coroner’s inquest

Mentor who became VPD officer Nicole Chan’s friend testifies at coroner’s inquest

Vancouver Police Sgt. Corey Bech said her troubles became fodder for the rumour mill and she felt her police career was over.
Results are in for the word that best describes 2022 for Canadians

Results are in for the word that best describes 2022 for Canadians

The winning character won with more than 33,000 votes.
Will B.C. cut case workers' access to health records?

Will B.C. cut case workers' access to health records?

An Indigenous mother whose two eldest children were removed from her custody after a case worker examined her medical records is once again challenging a provision of B.C.
Illegal fishing mission in B.C. leads to hundreds of crabs being set free

Illegal fishing mission in B.C. leads to hundreds of crabs being set free

Fisheries and Oceans Canada says charges may follow.
Canadian companies to fill more contract and permanent positions in early 2023

Canadian companies to fill more contract and permanent positions in early 2023

"Employers should be prepared to offer competitive salaries, perks, and benefits to attract and retain top talent in this continuing tight labour market."