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B.C. doctors get new guidance on involuntary care for people who use drugs

B.C. doctors get new guidance on involuntary care for people who use drugs

British Columbia clinicians have received new guidance about involuntary care for adults, including a directive that it cannot be used to prevent harmful "risk-taking" by people who use drugs whose behaviour is not related to mental impairment.
YouTuber sues B.C. conservation officer, government over alleged profit losses

YouTuber sues B.C. conservation officer, government over alleged profit losses

VANCOUVER — A YouTube hunting personality is suing British Columbia's Conservation Officer Service alleging one of its officers defamed and targeted him in a "malicious, obsessive and compulsive fashion," allegedly causing him to lose sponsorship dea
RCMP, Crime Stoppers start awareness campaign over spiked drinks in Nanaimo, B.C.

RCMP, Crime Stoppers start awareness campaign over spiked drinks in Nanaimo, B.C.

NANAIMO, B.C. — Police in Nanaimo, B.C., say they're spearheading a public awareness campaign with local bar owners and Crime Stoppers over "several reports" of drinks being drugged at local nightclubs in recent months.
Sea-to-Sky Highway reopens after 10 hurt in multi-vehicle crash near Whistler, B.C.

Sea-to-Sky Highway reopens after 10 hurt in multi-vehicle crash near Whistler, B.C.

WHISTLER, B.C. — Emergency Health Services in British Columbia says 10 people were sent to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash that shut down the Sea-to-Sky Highway in both directions for several hours on Wednesday.
U.S. trade 'crisis' will drive up prices, Bank of Canada warns after rate cut

U.S. trade 'crisis' will drive up prices, Bank of Canada warns after rate cut

The Bank of Canada governor says there are already signs consumers and businesses were hunkering down in recent weeks, and if the dispute continues, Canada's economy will take a hit in the second quarter of 2025.
B.C.'s New Democrat government and Greens finalize confidence agreement

B.C.'s New Democrat government and Greens finalize confidence agreement

The finalization of the agreement means people can expect to see the legislature "work together and make progress on the big challenges" the province is facing, says premier.
Rare unanimous support for B.C. bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care

Rare unanimous support for B.C. bill on perinatal, postnatal mental health care

VICTORIA — British Columbia's politicians have found rare common ground and given unanimous support in the legislature to a private member's bill proposing universal access to mental health care for pregnant women and new mothers. The Opposition B.C.
In America's 'most Canadian town,' Trump's trade war wounds wallets and hearts

In America's 'most Canadian town,' Trump's trade war wounds wallets and hearts

The tiny community of Point Roberts is a little bit of America, firmly fixed to British Columbia.
'Motorcyclist's unfortunate decision' not the fault of Vancouver police: watchdog

'Motorcyclist's unfortunate decision' not the fault of Vancouver police: watchdog

SURREY, B.C. — B.C.'s police watchdog has cleared Vancouver officers in relation to the death of a motorcyclist that occurred shortly after a chase had stopped. The Independent Investigations Office says police tried to conduct a traffic stop on Nov.
Fire at residential building in downtown Vancouver displaces dozens

Fire at residential building in downtown Vancouver displaces dozens

VANCOUVER — A fire at a high-rise building in downtown Vancouver has displaced 42 residents.