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VANCOUVER — British Columbia government figures show a 120 per cent increase in the number of prescriptions renewed or adjusted after the province expanded pharmacists' powers last October, part of an effort to ease strains in the health-care system.

"Important that you are ready to go if you have to."

Fentanyl was detected in approximately 80% of the deaths, often in combination with other substances.

Funding announced Wednesday is part of an $11-million federal boost for active transportation on the Island

The woman rescued the two, who couldn’t swim and weren’t wearing lifejackets, after their floatie overturned and they ended up in the water

Ron McKinnon added his name to the growing voices, including PoCo Mayor Brad West, criticizing about the move to take the national icon from the new passport.

As of Wednesday, Cache Creek remains under a state of local emergency.

No direct evidence that Justin Kyle Aster set deadly Econo Lodge Motel fire, lawyer for accused argues during closing submissions

Three of the key figures in the George Street parkade fiasco are working for a Victoria-based management consulting firm.

The black SUV, driven by a 66-year-old Victoria woman, was heading northbound when it crossed into the southbound lane before jumping the sidewalk and striking the man.