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Comment: It's time to get serious about the opioid epidemic

Comment: It's time to get serious about the opioid epidemic

Mother of a 16-year-old who died of a toxic mix of lethal drugs deplores lack of B.C. government action on recommendations from inquest into her son’s death.
Cartoon: Happy Earth Day!

Cartoon: Happy Earth Day!

What are you doing for the planet today?
From high schoolers: Thoughts about Earth Day

From high schoolers: Thoughts about Earth Day

'We as a planet and community should do more about the climate crisis daily, rather than put in effort once a year.'
Jacqueline Anne Behan (Bigold)

Jacqueline Anne Behan (Bigold)

Today, our hearts are broken as we mourn the loss of our sister, Jacqueline. Her bright light and big heart left us too soon, but we will remember her warmth, love, and generosity.
Les Leyne: The travails of 'John from Langford'

Les Leyne: The travails of 'John from Langford'

John Horgan’s private career still public, caught in political and environmental crossfire
Great horned owl family nests in laundry basket in Saanich tree

Great horned owl family nests in laundry basket in Saanich tree

A bird expert says it’s not unusual to see owls take over the nests of other birds — or even use human structures
B.C. backs 14 companies looking to reduce plastic waste

B.C. backs 14 companies looking to reduce plastic waste

The B.C. government announced over $8 million in funding to 14 companies looking to recycle plastic waste or prevent it from entering depots and landfills.
Everything B.C. residents need to know about how the massive strike in Canada affects travel

Everything B.C. residents need to know about how the massive strike in Canada affects travel

Only emergency passports are being issued and the airport says "there is a potential for slowdowns."
Judge in Prince Rupert, B.C., strikes arguments as 'stupid' in contempt case

Judge in Prince Rupert, B.C., strikes arguments as 'stupid' in contempt case

PRINCE RUPERT — A provincial court judge in Prince Rupert, B.C., has sentenced a 46-year-old man to a year in jail for contempt of court, ruling he tried to circumvent the justice system with "pseudo-legal" and "stupid" arguments.
Vancouver officers testify about efforts to resuscitate Myles Gray after beating

Vancouver officers testify about efforts to resuscitate Myles Gray after beating

BURNABY, B.C.