News/Canada/British Columbia (Page 60)

British Columbia The B.C. government is expanding access to drug-addiction treatment by launching a free telephone line for people to get medication and same-day care.  New phone line will help people start on a path to recovery, says mental health and addictions minister Abby Luciano · CBC News · Posted: AugContinue Reading

British Columbia London Drugs hired Carlos Cenon Santos as a “merchandise handler.” The B.C. man gave new meaning to that job title — stealing $2 million worth of goods, one luxury item at a time over five years, from the warehouse where he worked. Carlos Cenon Santos pocketed as muchContinue Reading

British Columbia A teenager fell to his death at Lynn Canyon Park in North Vancouver on Sunday, according to fire officials. Fire official says 17-year-old from Windsor, Ont., was about to start school at the University of B.C.CBC News · Posted: Aug 26, 2024 11:59 PM EDT | Last Updated:Continue Reading

British Columbia The name and logo of Vancouver’s professional women’s soccer team were revealed on Monday, and the Vancouver Rise is now set to represent the city in the Northern Super League. Rise will represent Vancouver in the pro women’s soccer league, which is set to kick off in AprilContinue Reading

As British Columbians prepare for the Oct. 19 provincial election, a party that’s been relegated to the political outskirts for almost half a century is experiencing a dramatic resurgence.  The Conservative Party of B.C. under leader John Rustad is climbing high in the polls, raking in donations and aiming toContinue Reading

British Columbia It’s shaping up to be a good month for Colin James. The B.C. blues rock legend was named to the Order of British Columbia earlier this month, and on Saturday he will release his new album, Chasing the Sun — another chapter in a long and storied career. James wasContinue Reading

British Columbia How using microbes to mine human waste for power could help reduce reliance on fossil fuelsB.C. researchers are using tiny microbes to help convert human waste into biogas that can be cleaned and sold back to the provincial gas provider. They hope their small project can be scaledContinue Reading

British Columbia Mounties stumble into largest drug bust in Prince George historyCash, meth and cocaine police say was likely meant for distribution across northern B.C. was found after RCMP were called to a break-and-enter. Cash, meth and cocaine found after RCMP called to break-and-enterThe Canadian Press · Posted: Aug 23,Continue Reading

British Columbia In an online petition, Barb Kane, the head of psychiatry at the University Hospital of Northern B.C.,  says a “critical” lack of access to psychiatric care is putting strain on the community at large, including families, police and hospitals.  ‘Critical’ lack of access to care putting strain onContinue Reading