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B.C Greens, B.C. United table anti-greenwashing, suicide-prevention bills

B.C Greens, B.C. United table anti-greenwashing, suicide-prevention bills

Tabled bills face uncertain but likely unsuccessful future with NDP controlling legislative agenda
Kelowna MLA blasts health minister over alleged illicit drug use in hospitals

Kelowna MLA blasts health minister over alleged illicit drug use in hospitals

Renee Merrifield says government’s “drug decriminalization experiment” putting nurses, patients at risk
Orphan orca calf rescue attempt underway in B.C. lagoon

Orphan orca calf rescue attempt underway in B.C. lagoon

Access to area blocked, officials say attempt got underway near dawn, should take much of the day
Calling rival ‘that striptease artist’ costs former B.C. school trustee $45K

Calling rival ‘that striptease artist’ costs former B.C. school trustee $45K

Chilliwack school trustee Carin Bondar wins defamation suit over Barry Neufeld’s talk show comment
Non-browning apple developed in Summerland receives Health Canada approval

Non-browning apple developed in Summerland receives Health Canada approval

Arctic Gala is latest from Okanagan Specialty Fruits to pass inspection
Site preparations underway as B.C. rescuers prep for orphan orca lift

Site preparations underway as B.C. rescuers prep for orphan orca lift

Series of dry runs expected ahead of the planned rescue of stranded calf in Vancouver Island lagoon
Vancouver Island’s St. Andrews Lodge a finalist in ‘Next Great Save’ event

Vancouver Island’s St. Andrews Lodge a finalist in ‘Next Great Save’ event

Last year’s winner was the Duncan Train Station
B.C. design students invent objects for kids living with trauma in Sudan

B.C. design students invent objects for kids living with trauma in Sudan

Creations to make their way from Emily Carr classroom to South Sudan refugee camp
12 B.C. civic parties probed for possible election campaign violations

12 B.C. civic parties probed for possible election campaign violations

Elections BC says probes relate to contributions or advertisements
Substance exposure put 36 health workers on WorkSafeBC compensation in 2023

Substance exposure put 36 health workers on WorkSafeBC compensation in 2023

Figure released as debate grows about the use of illicit substances in hospitals