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B.C. First Nation 'outraged' over Alaskan salmon interceptions

B.C. First Nation 'outraged' over Alaskan salmon interceptions

Tŝilhqot’in Nation tribal chair Joe Alphonse is demanding a seat at the Canada-U.S. bilateral negotiations to address Alaskan fishers intercepting salmon headed for B.C. rivers
Unvaccinated people 27 times more likely to end up in a B.C. ICU

Unvaccinated people 27 times more likely to end up in a B.C. ICU

As hospitalizations climb, unvaccinated British Columbians are making up a disproportionate amount of those who are hospitalized and die from COVID-19
B.C. woman claims sexual harassment by HandyDART driver

B.C. woman claims sexual harassment by HandyDART driver

B.C.'s Human Rights Tribunal has dismissed BC Transit's attempt to end a sexual harassment case from a woman in a wheelchair who alleges a HandyDART driver made sexual comments to her and invited sexual contact
'I'm melting': How B.C. is healing long-haul COVID-19 patients

'I'm melting': How B.C. is healing long-haul COVID-19 patients

As COVID long-haulers seek a way out of a set of debilitating symptoms, the head of one B.C. long-COVID clinic worries Omicron could trigger a wave of patients
Is it time to rethink how much you drink?

Is it time to rethink how much you drink?

New evidence shows one out of seven of all new cancer cases in 2020 were related to one to two drinks daily.
More Canadians choosing to drive stoned, new research shows

More Canadians choosing to drive stoned, new research shows

The number of British Columbians involved in motor vehicle accidents after choosing to drive while intoxicated with marijuana products appears to have risen since its 2018 legalization, a new UBC study shows
B.C. emergency services face rising COVID-19 cases, but many refuse to share data

B.C. emergency services face rising COVID-19 cases, but many refuse to share data

Staff shortages are already growing across fire, police and ambulance services. Now, a leading infectious disease modeller warns of a 'danger zone' where emergency personnel shortfalls collide with peak hospitalizations.
Crypto-backed mortgages still raise red flags, says B.C. regulator

Crypto-backed mortgages still raise red flags, says B.C. regulator

Some private lenders are offering loans for mortgages backed by Bitcoin
Cowichan Tribes members vote to run their own education system

Cowichan Tribes members vote to run their own education system

More emphasis on teaching First Nations culture and language
Name of new Island-class Gabriola ferry rankles former Snuneymuxw chief

Name of new Island-class Gabriola ferry rankles former Snuneymuxw chief

The new ferry has a name in the Kwakwaka’wakw language from the 'Namgis First Nation but will operate in the heart of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.