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Access to free naloxone in B.C. preventing 4 out of 5 potentially fatal overdoses, report finds

Thousands of people have died due to the toxic drug crisis in the decade since B.C. declared it a public health emergency. But a new study shows that many more could have died if not for the province's harm reduction efforts.

'Worst housing market in decades': Non-profit development association in B.C. cancels awards event

The Urban Development Institute is a national non-profit association representing thousands of individuals in the development industry. It just announced that its 42nd Awards of Excellence has been cancelled this year.

BMO branch closure brings anxiety for some seniors in Prince Rupert, B.C.

After June 19, the Bank of Montreal in Prince Rupert, B.C., will be closing its doors and customers will have to bank online or drive to the next closest branch in Terrace. But some seniors are expressing worry, concerned about the transition.

Ticket resale sites for World Cup, concerts face surge of complaints, demands for refunds

After weeks of calls, emails and chats with virtual assistants, Kelly Mongillo of Barrie, Ont., ended up becoming another disenchanted fan facing the perils of buying tickets to high-demand events from resale sites.

Carney government passes law allowing authorization of banned pesticides

The federal government has brought in major changes to how pesticides are regulated in Canada, granting cabinet the power to authorize the use of pesticides — even ones that Health Canada has deemed unsafe.

B.C. cities want province to speed up e-scooter regulations

As injuries from e-scooters in British Columbia continue to rise, the provincial government continues to take an approach to regulations that many municipalities argue is too slow.

Canada wins 6-0 in critical World Cup match at B.C. Place

5 Vancouver beaches closed to swimming due to high E. coli levels

Five Vancouver beaches are now closed to swimmers after water sampling revealed high levels of E. coli bacteria, officials say.

Hundreds of residents still without water in East Kootenay community of Elkford

The District of Elkford says it could be another four or five days before water is restored to the neighbourhood of Uptown.

E-scooter rider hospitalized in Prince George, RCMP warn against 'cavalier' use of devices

An e-scooter rider was taken to hospital in Prince George after being hit by a semi-truck at a busy intersection, RCMP say. The injury comes as police are warning about an uptick in traffic incidents involving the devices.

7th annual Nanaimo night market kicks off for the summer

Nanaimo's 7th annual Commercial Street Night Market kicks off for the summer on Thursday, drawing thousands of people downtown each week.

Report finds 'reduced trust' among physicians, leadership at Kelowna General Hospital

An independent review of Kelowna General Hospital’s (KGH) workplace culture describes an atmosphere of reduced trust and deteriorating working relationships between physicians and Interior Health Authority (IHA) leadership.

Fernie’s bear-resistant bins were meant to keep wildlife away. Now they’re under review

Fernie, B.C., is asking residents to take a survey on the future of its bear-resistant community garbage bins, as the city says overflowing garbage, illegal dumping and wildlife concerns mean the service can’t continue as it is.

Local governments in B.C. can tap into $5-billion housing and infrastructure fund

Ottawa and the province are setting up a $5-billion fund that municipalities can tap into to pay for new homes, and the infrastructure and transit needed to keep up with growing communities.

Carney announces $200M for new school, updated health centre in Tumbler Ridge, where mass shooting took place

Carney says $100 million will come from the province, and $100 million from feds. He also announced other major infrastructure projects in B.C., including $50 million for coastal communities such as Prince Rupert and Terrace.

5 people ordered banished from Taku River Tlingit territory

The First Nation says in a statement on Facebook that its council issued the banishment order after receiving "significant concerns" from the community.

Passenger drowned in 2024 seaplane crash near Port Hardy due to snagged foot: TSB

Canada's Transportation Safety Board is urging seaplane pilots to be aware of risks when landing on calm and glassy water after a crash near Port Hardy, B.C., two years ago killed one passenger, who became entangled in a seatbelt and couldn't escape.

Province commits $500K as 'first step' to saving popular lake in northeastern B.C.

Inga Lake, a popular recreation site and trout fishery at risk of being decommissioned near Fort St. John, B.C., is getting financial relief from the province.

How the deadly 2021 B.C. heat dome permanently changed ecosystems

In late June 2021, B.C. and the Pacific Northwest baked under a heat dome that led to over 600 people's deaths and permanently altered ecosystems far and wide.

Social media ban or not, parents face dilemma over kids’ online safety

Parents are on their own in deciding which — if any — social media platforms to allow, and how to balance digital safety with kids’ needs for connection and self-expression. There are, however, things parents can do. CBC News asked a mother and an expert to weigh in.