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Here's what B.C.’s parties promise on the overdose crisis

Here's what B.C.’s parties promise on the overdose crisis

A safer drug supply — pharmaceutical alternatives to illicit street drugs — is at the top of the list for frontline service providers and advocates, who see it as the only way to prevent more deaths in the short term
West Van man who shot, dismembered businessman sentenced to two more years four months in jail

West Van man who shot, dismembered businessman sentenced to two more years four months in jail

A West Vancouver man who fatally shot his wife’s cousin then chopped up the man’s body with a saw into over 100 pieces will spend another two years and four months in jail for his crimes. Li Zhao, 60, was handed the sentence in B.C.
'It hurts': Workers grapple with the mental impacts of pandemic recession

'It hurts': Workers grapple with the mental impacts of pandemic recession

Across Canada, 5.5 million workers had their jobs impacted by the economic shutdown. Anxiety hits people whether they have a job or not: employed people often worry their jobs will be the next to go
Temporary homeless camps considered for Vancouver city hall campus

Temporary homeless camps considered for Vancouver city hall campus

Senior government money crucial for any options to proceed
First open houses for Inglewood care centre redevelopment are Oct. 6

First open houses for Inglewood care centre redevelopment are Oct. 6

The multi-year project will replace the current 230-bed facility, add another 364 seniors residences that can allow a continuum of care and create 105 staff units
Can Navvy Jack House be saved? District of West Vancouver discusses its fate tonight

Can Navvy Jack House be saved? District of West Vancouver discusses its fate tonight

John "Navvy Jack" Thomas married Slawia, a granddaughter of Squamish Nation Chief Kiepalano. Their home, which is the oldest building in West Vancouver, is at risk of being demolished
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's how to avoid fundraising scams

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here's how to avoid fundraising scams

Beware of fake websites and social media accounts, impersonation scams and phishing attacks, says the Better Business Bureau
Chance to prevent COVID resurgence 'narrows with each passing day,' Tam says

Chance to prevent COVID resurgence 'narrows with each passing day,' Tam says

Canada's chief public health officer says the country is running out of time to prevent a large resurgence of COVID-19. Dr. Theresa Tam says the chance of doing so "narrows with each passing day of accelerated epidemic growth.
Researchers call on public to snap photos of alpine butterflies

Researchers call on public to snap photos of alpine butterflies

Alpine butterflies are sensitive to temperature and are being significantly affected by climate change. Scientists say now is the time to double down on monitoring them
Requests for mail-in ballots for B.C. election way up: 500,000 and growing

Requests for mail-in ballots for B.C. election way up: 500,000 and growing

Almost 500,000 people have registered for mail-in ballots since the Oct. 24 provincial election was called a week and a half ago. According to Elections B.C.