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Eby pledges involuntary care for severe addictions in B.C., ahead of October election

Eby pledges involuntary care for severe addictions in B.C., ahead of October election

VANCOUVER — British Columbia will be opening secure facilities to provide involuntary care under the Mental Health Act for those with severe addictions who are mentally ill and have sustained a brain injury, the premier announced Sunday just days ahe
Man slashed, found with facial wound in downtown Vancouver on Saturday night

Man slashed, found with facial wound in downtown Vancouver on Saturday night

'Police believe the man was slashed in the face during an earlier altercation on Granville Street'
Canucks lines vs Jets at Young Stars Classic, Sept 15, 2024

Canucks lines vs Jets at Young Stars Classic, Sept 15, 2024

Defenceman Sawyer Mynio is expected to draw into the lineup for the Canucks' prospects while Basile Sansonnens will not.
'Mixed bag' forecast for Metro Vancouver this week

'Mixed bag' forecast for Metro Vancouver this week

Some days will be sunny, some will be showery. Here's which will be which.
Senior runners in Richmond prove age is just a number

Senior runners in Richmond prove age is just a number

The event was held on Sept. 8 and took participants from the Olympic Oval to Terra Nova and back.
Chemainus woman raises alarm after accidentally touching bat with rabies

Chemainus woman raises alarm after accidentally touching bat with rabies

Melanye Walker, who had to undergo a series of vaccinations, says she didn’t realize how important it was to get treated after a bat encounter
50 years of women in the RCMP: Martial arts lessons applied to policing

50 years of women in the RCMP: Martial arts lessons applied to policing

Const. Carla Tsang was pursuing a career in accounting, but in university decided to follow her dream of becoming a police officer.
Column: Mental health crisis might ease if basic needs were met

Column: Mental health crisis might ease if basic needs were met

Focusing on basics will go much further than a psychiatric facility.
WestJet ordered to pay $633 for flight delay, seat downgrade

WestJet ordered to pay $633 for flight delay, seat downgrade

Steven Davidson got into Phoenix 4.5 hours later than originally scheduled and had a seat downgrade on the second flight.
Endorse banning glue traps, BC SPCA urges municipalities

Endorse banning glue traps, BC SPCA urges municipalities

A resolution on the issue is due before the Union of BC Municipalities convention next week.