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More seniors in publicly funded care taking anti-psychotics with no diagnosis, advocate says

More seniors in publicly funded care taking anti-psychotics with no diagnosis, advocate says

Advocate’s office publishes Long-Term Care Facilities Directory, an overview of what’s happening at care homes in B.C.
British Columbians have been drinking more; easing of alcohol laws could be one reason, pandemic another

British Columbians have been drinking more; easing of alcohol laws could be one reason, pandemic another

Consumption per capita has been second-highest in Island Health region
Snow for some areas of Metro Vancouver predicted for weekend

Snow for some areas of Metro Vancouver predicted for weekend

It won't be much, but the dusting will be noticed in some neighbourhoods.
Indigenous-led Olympic bid 'captures the imagination'

Indigenous-led Olympic bid 'captures the imagination'

With costs, benefits, and public support still up in the air, ‘there’s lots of work ahead’
Richmond kids to motorists: "Don't drink and drive"

Richmond kids to motorists: "Don't drink and drive"

Homma elementary students have messages for drivers on BC Liquor Store bags
Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Everything you need to know about Canada's new travel rules

Canada has just implemented a new travel advisory. However, there are several other updates to consider.
B.C. health officials investigating 'suspicious vaccine records'

B.C. health officials investigating 'suspicious vaccine records'

'Records that are submitted and are suspected to be fraudulent are reported to law enforcement'
Public transit will be free in Metro Vancouver again on New Year's Eve

Public transit will be free in Metro Vancouver again on New Year's Eve

TransLink is reminding customers to not tap their Compass Cards within these hours
Amazon deliveries spike plastic pollution 29% in a year, report shows

Amazon deliveries spike plastic pollution 29% in a year, report shows

Environmental group calls on Ottawa to include plastics from Amazon deliveries in ban
Bowling with chickens among animal cruelty cited in $300K Fraser Valley fines

Bowling with chickens among animal cruelty cited in $300K Fraser Valley fines

Companies have made significant changes as a result of investigation, judge says