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Cold adds risk as drug overdoses soar

Cold adds risk as drug overdoses soar

People using opioid drugs alone have little time to react to overdose, 128 deaths across B.C. in November alone
128 more illicit drug deaths in B.C. in November, 755 deaths this year

128 more illicit drug deaths in B.C. in November, 755 deaths this year

The highest number of overdose deaths this year have occurred in Vancouver, Surrey, and Victoria.
Legalizing pot won’t help at U.S. border: immigration lawyer

Legalizing pot won’t help at U.S. border: immigration lawyer

Blanket pardons might not be coming for past marijuana conviction
City receives funding for deer cull

City receives funding for deer cull

The cull will reduce urban deer populations to 2007 levels
Frigid temperatures, snow may have killed three people in B.C.

Frigid temperatures, snow may have killed three people in B.C.

Coroners service reports two deaths in Cariboo, one in Fraser Valley
The death of Alan Thicke — is hockey OK for seniors?

The death of Alan Thicke — is hockey OK for seniors?

Five players over the age of 65 have suffered heart attacks during, or just after, games at Parksville's Oceanside Arena the past five years
City of Grand Forks asks for input

City of Grand Forks asks for input

The Citizen Satisfaction Survey will be distributed to a random sampling of 1,000 residents in early in the new year.
B.C. medical shift is necessary but painful

B.C. medical shift is necessary but painful

People on high doses of opioid prescriptions are being weaned down as the B.C. medical field responds to research revealing harms.
Snowbirds coming to Grand Forks

Snowbirds coming to Grand Forks

Canada’s internationally acclaimed precision flying team the “Snowbirds” will be coming in July.
Seniors waiting longer for residential care in B.C.: watchdog

Seniors waiting longer for residential care in B.C.: watchdog

Advocate’s annual report says seniors wait an average of six more days to get into a care home