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As the NDP government reconsiders a bill to detain youth up to a week in hospital following a drug overdose, a report by B.C.’s children’s advocate says the mental health system doesn’t have adequate safeguards to support that.

Regional directors want to hear from proponents

The union representing ­workers at B.C. Ferries has asked ­Transport Canada to review its decision to ban passengers from remaining in their vehicles on the lower car decks during ­sailings.

BC’s ministry of health will not be forthcoming with detailed information about COVID-19 cases in the Powell River area.

Citing a lack of interest and use, the province is planning to phase out the enhanced driver’s licence. The card, launched in 2008 as the U.S. tightened requirements for entering the country, will no longer be valid as of 2025.

British Columbia is investing $10-million to expand contracted employment services in order to support people with developmental disabilities who are eligible for Community Living BC (CLBC) services to return to the workforce and increase their digit

Survey carried out with students, parents/guardians, staff and the community

One toucan was found dead and several birds were without food at Vancouver International Airport last month

School district highlights facilities plan

Board to write letter to provincial education minister