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B.C. accounts for one-third of Canada's opioid overdoses, new data shows

B.C. accounts for one-third of Canada's opioid overdoses, new data shows

77 per cent of the deaths across Canada involved fentanyl or fentanyl analogues
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NDP failing those with mental health and addictions: Wilkinson

NDP failing those with mental health and addictions: Wilkinson

Liberal leader pledges to end homeless camps, secure cities’ streets
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Burnaby N95 mask maker the first for Health Canada authorization

Burnaby N95 mask maker the first for Health Canada authorization

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2020 Vancouver Christmas Market cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

2020 Vancouver Christmas Market cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

"Ultimately, we must prioritize the safety of our staff, vendors, and guests,"
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BCCDC identifies 6 new Vancouver flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

BCCDC identifies 6 new Vancouver flights for possible COVID-19 exposure

Any travellers returning to B.C. are encouraged to check the public health agency's website for updates about flights identified for the risk of exposure.
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B.C. food distribution centre shut down over COVID-19 infections among staff

B.C. food distribution centre shut down over COVID-19 infections among staff

VANCOUVER — An outbreak of COVID-19 among almost two dozen staff at a British Columbia food distribution warehouse has forced its closure.
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Committee calls for Vancouver to cancel 'rent debt' accrued during the pandemic

Committee calls for Vancouver to cancel 'rent debt' accrued during the pandemic

The committee is also asking the City to take meaningful action to immediately house all homeless individuals
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B.C. records second-highest number of new COVID-19 infections in a day: 161

B.C. records second-highest number of new COVID-19 infections in a day: 161

Almost all new infections are in the Lower Mainland
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B.C. has 161 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, three additional deaths

B.C. has 161 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, three additional deaths

VICTORIA — British Columbia announced 161 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday and three additional deaths related to the virus. In a statement, provincial health officer Dr.
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NDP, Liberal, Green leaders set for televised debate on Oct. 13

NDP, Liberal, Green leaders set for televised debate on Oct. 13

VANCOUVER — The leaders of British Columbia's three main political parties will meet face-to-face in a televised debate on Oct. 13. A consortium of broadcasters will televise the 90-minute debate starting at 6:30 p.m.
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