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Drug coverage to be discontinued for Langford girl with fatal condition

Drug coverage to be discontinued for Langford girl with fatal condition

The drug, which costs about $1 million a year, is intended to slow the decline in patients’ ability to walk and talk until they reach the end stage of the disease.
Almost half of B.C. tenants skimping on groceries to afford rent, says survey

Almost half of B.C. tenants skimping on groceries to afford rent, says survey

But Royal LePage report says renters may benefit from improving market conditions
Opinion: Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

Opinion: Wildfire smoke can harm your brain, not just your lungs

Wildfire smoke doesn't just darken the skies — it harms the brain, especially in those most vulnerable.
'Extremely dangerous': Person drives watercraft under ferry in Howe Sound

'Extremely dangerous': Person drives watercraft under ferry in Howe Sound

The illegal behaviour is being investigated by BC Ferries and Sunshine Coast RCMP.
Someone calls 911 for you. Can you refuse care?

Someone calls 911 for you. Can you refuse care?

A B.C. paramedic at risk of losing her licence believes she respected a patient's choice, but the patient's family disagrees.
Richmond’s 11-year-old Special Olympics athlete spreads message of inclusion

Richmond’s 11-year-old Special Olympics athlete spreads message of inclusion

Richmond's Aaron Zhang is taking part in a Canada-wide campaign that aims to break down stereotypes about people with intellectual disabilities.
Photos: Entire private island off B.C. coast selling for $6 million

Photos: Entire private island off B.C. coast selling for $6 million

It includes two houses...but you'll need to supply the boat.
Most Canadian grocers flunk seafood transparency test, finds report

Most Canadian grocers flunk seafood transparency test, finds report

A new watchdog report found almost all major Canadian food retailers are failing to openly report the risks of environmental and human rights abuses in their seafood supply chains.
Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

Average family to save $280 per year from Liberal tax cut: PBO

Some seniors and single Canadians are expected to save less, prompting criticism from Conservatives who argue the tax cut doesn't go far enough.
Seven vehicles impounded by Richmond RCMP in one-day traffic blitz

Seven vehicles impounded by Richmond RCMP in one-day traffic blitz

Police handed out 661 tickets in May for traffic infractions.