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September overdose deaths down from August

September overdose deaths down from August

Greater number of cases with “extreme fentanyl concentrations”
These hand sanitizers are being recalled Canada-wide due to 'health risks'

These hand sanitizers are being recalled Canada-wide due to 'health risks'

The sanitizers either contain ingredients that are not permitted by Health Canada or are not properly labelled.
Hikers found safe after spending cold, wet night on Grouse Mountain

Hikers found safe after spending cold, wet night on Grouse Mountain

'We threw a lot of resources at it but in the end it was a positive outcome with definite lessons learned'
B.C. election is in the final stretch before voters head to the polls on Saturday

B.C. election is in the final stretch before voters head to the polls on Saturday

B.C.'s political leaders are campaigning in Metro Vancouver in the final few days of the provincial election. B.C.
Rural residents near Saanich, B.C., warned to protect pets after bear attacks llama

Rural residents near Saanich, B.C., warned to protect pets after bear attacks llama

SAANICH, B.C. — A black bear is believed to have killed a llama on Vancouver Island. A statement from Saanich police says the attack happened late Monday afternoon at a farm in a rural part of the municipality just north of Victoria.
Top doctor says B.C. can control the trajectory of its second wave of COVID-19

Top doctor says B.C. can control the trajectory of its second wave of COVID-19

VICTORIA — British Columbia has reported 499 cases of COVID-19 as more than 150 cases were detected each day between Friday and Monday. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says B.C.

Police in Vancouver investigate the city's 15th homicide of the year

VANCOUVER — Police say they're investigating the 15th homicide of the year in Vancouver after human remains were found in a large recycling bin Sunday morning.
B.C. NDP leader 'disappointed' in high-profile candidate as chiefs call for removal

B.C. NDP leader 'disappointed' in high-profile candidate as chiefs call for removal

VICTORIA — NDP Leader John Horgan says he's disappointed that a former member of Parliament now running for his party made negative comments about a Liberal. Nathan Cullen made the remarks about Roy Jones Jr.
Surrey RCMP respond to drug overdose involving five people

Surrey RCMP respond to drug overdose involving five people

SURREY, B.C. — The RCMP say naloxone was used to help five people who overdosed after using drugs together in the early hours of Saturday morning. They say officers initially responded to a report of a gas leak inside a Surrey, B.C., home at 1:48 a.
Anti-mask protesters banned from B.C. Ferries after causing disturbance

Anti-mask protesters banned from B.C. Ferries after causing disturbance

“We will not tolerate such behaviour. The incident was both inconvenient and upsetting for our passengers"