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Law Society of B.C. denies defaming lawyer in dispute over unmarked graves

Law Society of B.C. denies defaming lawyer in dispute over unmarked graves

Regulator defends Indigenous course content after lawyer sues, alleging defamation over Kamloops Indian Residential School claims
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New B.C. corrections unit offers involuntary care for mental health, addictions

New B.C. corrections unit offers involuntary care for mental health, addictions

British Columbia's premier says the ongoing toxic drug crisis in the province has led to a cohort of people with serious brain injuries who are too deep in their addiction and mental-health crisis to ask for help.
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Chambers of commerce call on province to overturn ferry commissioner on fifth vessel

Chambers of commerce call on province to overturn ferry commissioner on fifth vessel

Speaking to reporters, B.C. Premier David Eby would not commit to overriding the commissioner’s decision or even getting involved.
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Is public health really dead?

Is public health really dead?

Podcaster Daniella Barreto on how messaging around the COVID vaccine undermined trust, and more. A Tyee Q&A.
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Driver ticketed on Hwy. 99 for HOV, phony permit, minivan towed

Driver ticketed on Hwy. 99 for HOV, phony permit, minivan towed

Minivan stopped, then towed away after RCMP HOV check in Delta
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Injured, thin and baby bears emerging, North Shore Black Bear Society says

Injured, thin and baby bears emerging, North Shore Black Bear Society says

Mothers with cubs are the most likely ones to be seen in urban areas
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Many mental health calls don't require cops, program shows

Many mental health calls don't require cops, program shows

A mobile, community-led crisis response team based in six communities across B.C. is showing that police don't have to be involved in mental health emergency calls.
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Opinion: How prepared is Canada if vaccines are needed for a new pandemic?

Opinion: How prepared is Canada if vaccines are needed for a new pandemic?

Vaccines have saved more than 154 million lives worldwide over the past 50 years. World Immunization Week is a timely reminder of important ongoing work on vaccines in Canada.
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North Vancouver elementary school gets $200K for new playground

North Vancouver elementary school gets $200K for new playground

A new, accessible playground is set to go up at Seymour Heights later this year
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UPDATE: U.S. order may pave way for B.C. company to mine the deep sea

UPDATE: U.S. order may pave way for B.C. company to mine the deep sea

U.S. President Trump’s order comes less than a month after the Vancouver-based Metals Company said it was seeking U.S. approval to mine critical minerals deep in the Pacific Ocean.
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