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After friend's death, B.C. teen calls for more mental-health education in schools

After friend's death, B.C. teen calls for more mental-health education in schools

Since January 2020, 461 people on Vancouver Island have died of toxic drug poisonings, almost half in Victoria.
What is the key to B.C. food security?

What is the key to B.C. food security?

Food security special report: Northern communities and the poor hit hardest by rising food prices in the province
Letter to the Editor: Son will be working in the Alps this season, not Whistler

Letter to the Editor: Son will be working in the Alps this season, not Whistler

'I cannot imagine that many young people would have applied for the IEC program 41 weeks before the ski season starts'
B.C. veterinarian shortage to see relief soon after 'breaking point'

B.C. veterinarian shortage to see relief soon after 'breaking point'

With the B.C. government doubling the number of subsidized seats for local vet students, one veterinarian is calling it "a good first step."
Luge World Cup stop in Whistler cancelled

Luge World Cup stop in Whistler cancelled

The International Luge Federation pulled the Whistler stop of the circuit for the second year in a row
Orcas make near-shore visit to Downtown Vancouver, Horseshoe Bay (VIDEOS)

Orcas make near-shore visit to Downtown Vancouver, Horseshoe Bay (VIDEOS)

They got whale-y close.
Squamish school board reviewing next steps about vaccines for workers

Squamish school board reviewing next steps about vaccines for workers

SD48 reviewing information prior to vaccine decision, after Premier John Horgan announced last week that vaccine mandates for workers in schools would be up to individual school districts.
Pilot project would see non-police responders sent to mental-health crises

Pilot project would see non-police responders sent to mental-health crises

The initiative represents "a ­paradigm shift" for mental-health calls, says B.C. Branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Number of Thanksgiving guests depends on B.C. health region

Number of Thanksgiving guests depends on B.C. health region

Three of the province's health regions have indoor gathering restrictions in place.
Whistler council approves tax exemption for new church

Whistler council approves tax exemption for new church

New Whistler Community Church building opened in White Gold on Oct. 5.