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Contaminants in generic drugs may cause long-term harm to DNA: B.C. researcher

VANCOUVER — Contaminants in some generic medications used to treat heart disease, diabetes and other common conditions could damage DNA, affect basic cell functions and increase the risk of cancer, suggests a study from the University of British Colu

Jun 15, 2021 4:36 PM Read more >

B.C. reports no new COVID-19 deaths as it begins second step of reopening plan

VICTORIA — British Columbia health officials are reporting 108 new cases of COVID-19 as the province begins step two of its reopening plan. They say in a statement B.C. has 1,496 active cases and 143,299 people have recovered from the infection.

Jun 15, 2021 3:54 PM Read more >

Musician remembers 2011 Vancouver Canucks riots through new song

“I still remember so vividly, jumping off the 99 B-line at Cambie street and looking down the corridor to see smoke billowing from the streets.”

Jun 15, 2021 2:01 PM Read more >

Generic drug contaminants may lead to cancer, other long-term effects: UBC study

Drug contaminants used to treat everything from diabetes, heart disease and heartburn may wreak havoc on person's DNA, up the chance they develop cancer, and lead to several other long-term health outcomes, according to a new UBC study.

Jun 15, 2021 1:29 PM Read more >

B.C. government says restaurants can apply to make temporary patios permanent

VICTORIA — Patio season in British Columbia may become permanent as the government says more than 2,000 restaurants with temporary outdoor seating areas that popped up COVID-19 can now apply to keep them.

Jun 15, 2021 1:24 PM Read more >

Day-use passes needed for five busy B.C. parks to ensure safety, protect environment

VICTORIA — Expanded measures are about to take effect to protect the environment while helping people enjoy some of British Columbia's most popular and crowded parks this summer.

Jun 15, 2021 11:59 AM Read more >