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Relief and frustration from critics as B.C. amends safer supply policy

Relief and frustration from critics as B.C. amends safer supply policy

B.C.’s NDP government is overhauling its safer supply system, requiring health-care professionals to witness anyone using prescribed alternatives to street drugs.

Man pleads guilty to trafficking 13-year-old B.C. girl

Man pleads guilty to trafficking 13-year-old B.C. girl

Nanaimo man arrested on Canada-wide warrant 5 months after missing sentencing

Nanaimo man arrested on Canada-wide warrant 5 months after missing sentencing

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Old-growth logging was 'goal' of Interfor: B.C. Forest Appeals Commission decision

Old-growth logging was 'goal' of Interfor: B.C. Forest Appeals Commission decision

B.C. ends take-home safer supply of opioids to stop criminal diversion

B.C. ends take-home safer supply of opioids to stop criminal diversion

‘It’s really caused some havoc’: B.C. schools awaiting provincial budget amid international student drop

‘It’s really caused some havoc’: B.C. schools awaiting provincial budget amid international student drop

Canadian submarine returns to sea 14 years after collision

Canadian submarine returns to sea 14 years after collision

Former BC Liberal MLA Abbott named to province's First Nations treaty commission

Former BC Liberal MLA Abbott named to province's First Nations treaty commission

B.C. tree fruit growers get new $10M fund from the province

B.C. tree fruit growers get new $10M fund from the province

In good news for B.C. killer whales, recent orca calf is female

In good news for B.C. killer whales, recent orca calf is female

Large-scale privately funded community garden operation coming to Saanich

Large-scale privately funded community garden operation coming to Saanich

Police ask for help identifying woman found dead on beach in Lantzville, B.C.

Police ask for help identifying woman found dead on beach in Lantzville, B.C.

B.C. grandma grateful for boy’s attempts to fix melting snowmanOpens in new window

B.C. bunny named Toffee Cleopatra goes for walks in backpack

B.C. bunny named Toffee Cleopatra goes for walks in backpack

February 13, 2025 at 3:03PM EST

Sawatsky Sign-Off: Book homes

Sawatsky Sign-Off: Book homes

February 11, 2025 at 10:01PM EST

Man charged in hit-and-run death of 90-year-old Nanaimo woman

Man charged in hit-and-run death of 90-year-old Nanaimo woman

B.C. college basketball championships moved after alleged abuse of trans player

B.C. college basketball championships moved after alleged abuse of trans player

Seller in failed B.C. real estate transaction must cover buyer’s hotel, condo stays, court rulesOpens in new window

B.C. real estate sales off to a stronger start in January 2025

B.C. real estate sales off to a stronger start in January 2025

February 13, 2025 at 2:11PM EST

Vancouver woman sues seller over failed real estate transaction, ends up owing $2.6 million

Vancouver woman sues seller over failed real estate transaction, ends up owing $2.6 million

February 11, 2025 at 7:49PM EST

‘It’s pretty special’: UBC goaltenders moonlight as Canucks EBUGsOpens in new window

Nanaimo man arrested on Canada-wide warrant 5 months after missing sentencing

Nanaimo man arrested on Canada-wide warrant 5 months after missing sentencing

February 19, 2025 at 9:28PM EST

1 person hospitalized and delays expected after Sea-to-Sky crash

1 person hospitalized and delays expected after Sea-to-Sky crash

February 19, 2025 at 5:36PM EST

Deadly and devastating floods in U.S. southeast statesOpens in new window

F1 launches its 2025 season Hollywood styleOpens in new window

Ontario hit by long weekend winter wallopOpens in new window

From dramatic escapes to exclusive aerial views, how the Toronto plane crash unfoldedOpens in new window

Delta offering crash survivors $30K; crews begin removing plane wreckage from Pearson airport runway

Delta offering crash survivors $30K; crews begin removing plane wreckage from Pearson airport runway

Investigators have begun removing the wreckage of a Delta plane that crashed on a runway at Toronto Pearson airport on Monday.

RCMP to provide update on ‘complex’ and ‘international’ cybercrime investigation

RCMP to provide update on ‘complex’ and ‘international’ cybercrime investigation

‘It hurt to watch it’: Million dollars’ worth of custom vehicles destroyed in Manitoba fire

‘It hurt to watch it’: Million dollars’ worth of custom vehicles destroyed in Manitoba fire

Sunwing cancels several Thursday flights out of Pearson airport

Sunwing cancels several Thursday flights out of Pearson airport

Bell says subsea cable from Cape Breton to Newfoundland was deliberately cut — twice

Bell says subsea cable from Cape Breton to Newfoundland was deliberately cut — twice

Gatineau, Que., police asking residents to report neighbours with out-of-province plates

Gatineau, Que., police asking residents to report neighbours with out-of-province plates

Alberta premier shuffles deputy ministers amid AHS controversy; requesting third-party investigation

Alberta premier shuffles deputy ministers amid AHS controversy; requesting third-party investigation

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Relief and frustration from critics as B.C. amends safer supply policy

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Man pleads guilty to trafficking 13-year-old B.C. girl

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‘It’s really caused some havoc’: B.C. schools awaiting provincial budget amid international student drop

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Proposed shorter pool in Vancouver Aquatic Centre replacement upsets swimming community

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Vancouver mayor strikes subdued tone at annual State of the City luncheon

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Why some female physicians are eyeing a move to Canada from the U.S.Opens in new window

Here’s a look at all the recent aviation disasters in North AmericaOpens in new window

What we know so far about the plane crash at Pearson airport and what comes next Opens in new window

Parents urged to return children’s snowsuits sold in Canada after mould contamination foundOpens in new window

Luigi Mangione thanks supporters in statement on new websiteOpens in new window

Could America actually take over Canada? It might fall apart first, essayist saysOpens in new window

Ontario’s party leaders squared off in a debate on Family Day. These were the highlights.Opens in new window

New York police find body of missing man they say was tortured for more than a month by 5 peopleOpens in new window

‘Fingertip amputation and crushing hazards’: Igloo recalls coolers with tow handlesOpens in new window

Study finds single women are happier than single men. Here’s whyOpens in new window

Prince Harry says Invictus Games keep legacy of Diana alive for his own childrenOpens in new window

NDP tells candidates to prepare for an early election, according to internal memoOpens in new window

Crosby stars, Marner scores winner as Canada beats Sweden 4-3 in OT to open 4 NationsOpens in new window

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‘No excuse’: Hockey world reacts to father assaulting two teenage referees during gameOpens in new window

‘Are we dogs?’ Families decry executions of foreigners in Saudi ArabiaOpens in new window