Lethal opioids called nitazenes are ravaging parts of Europe. So far, they are rare in...
Breadcrumb Trail Links Lethal opioids called nitazenes are ravaging parts of Europe. So far, they are rare in B.C. ‘These substances are highly potent, even in low concentrations, increasing the risk of overdose,’ warn Vancouver police Author of the article:...
B.C. class-action lawsuit targets Starbucks’ claim that it buys ethical beans
Breadcrumb Trail Links B.C. class-action lawsuit targets Starbucks’ claim that it buys ethical beans The lawsuit in B.C. Supreme Court also alleges deceptive practices regarding the company’s use of chemicals to make its ‘100 per cent Arabica’ decaf coffee Author...
Former B.C. Liberal MLA Mike Bernier announced as new leader of CentreBC
CentreBC announced Saturday that former B.C. Liberal MLA Mike Bernier will be the leader of the relatively new political party, CentreBC. This comes after founding leader Karin Kirkpatrick stepped down from the role in June. “I am stepping up to...
Program helping families navigate hunger in the summer
For kids, summer is a chance to build confidence, stay active, and create lifelong memories beyond the classroom. But for families who rely on school food programs, the summer months can be especially challenging, particularly for those adjusting to a...
Downtown businesses optimistic Pedestrian Zone can maintain World Cup momentum
With the World Cup ending, but the Granville Pedestrian Zone continuing, what can locals expect? “We’ll see more street traffic here, it’s just a more friendly place to gather,” said Dave Kershaw, owner, Cabana Nightclub. As memories of daily FIFA...
City of New West attempting to reunite cats with their guardians following apartment fire
One of the fallouts from the apartment fire that ripped through Pinecrest Manor in New Westminster earlier this month is that many cats remain missing. Signs can be seen along the fencing surrounding the building, listing multiple missing cats that...
Woman assaulted at an Abbotsford park by unknown man: police
Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) are seeking assistance in finding an unknown man who assaulted a woman in the bathroom at Ellwood Park, Thursday morning. At around 6:40 a.m., the woman, who is in her 70s, was in the washroom at...
Impaired driving leads to rollover crash in Colwood: RCMP
A single-vehicle collision on Thursday on Veterans Memorial Parkway near the Carindale intersection in Colwood led to tickets and driving prohibitions, say police. Around 3:30 p.m., West Shore RCMP say they were called to the scene where a Ford F-150...
B.C. nurses: Mediated talks ‘productive’ but ‘too early to know’ if deal is possible
The union representing 60,000 nurses in British Columbia says four days of mediated talks with the employers have been “productive” but it’s “too early to know” if a deal can be reached. BC Nurses’ Union president Adriane Gear says in...
‘Dry lightning’ raising concerns for additional wildfire starts, prompting fire bans
With the wildfire season in B.C. well and truly underway, officials are looking out for the worst type of weather system for fires that’s rolling in across the Southern Interior: a dangerous combination of dry lightning and strong winds. “The...
