In the midst of dual public health emergencies, the BC Coroners Service continues to urge extreme caution due to the increasingly toxic illicit drug supply in British Columbia. The BC Coroners Service reports 153 suspected drug toxicity deaths in November 2020, an 89% increase over November 2019 (81), and a 7% decrease over the number of deaths in October 2020 (164). The latest data is equal to five people per day losing theirlives to illicit drug overdoses."Tragically, as we reach the end of 2020, our province is facing a record-breaking year for lives lost due to a toxic illicit drug supply,

The cable for the Sea to Sky Gondola is set to be replaced. It was intentionally cut for a second time in September this year. The new cable has been shipped out of the factory in Switzerland and is on its way to the popular tourist destination in Squamish. The company that manufactured the cable posted on social media saying it's nearly 5 kilometres long and weighs more than 53 tonnes. A 250,000 dollar reward is being offered for information that leads to the arrest of those found responsible for the vandalism.

Police in Vancouver are calling for witnesses after a multi-car collision killed a 78 year old pedestrian. Crash left the victim's 72 year old wife seriously injured. It happened around 12:20 on Friday afternoon near the intersection of Broadway and Alberta Street as two eastbound vehicles collided, causing one to veer onto the sidewalk where the couple was walking. The 29 and 30 year old drivers weren't injured and neither speed nor alcohol were factors in the crash. Police say they're asking for witnesses so they can begin to provide answers to everyone involved. No charges have been laid a

Clarifying the reason behind the suspension of the Kisan Ekta Morcha page, social media giant Facebook on Monday said its automated systems found an increased activity on the page and flagged it as "spam".A company spokesperson pointed out that the page was restored within 3 hours.Facebook had on Sunday temporarily blocked the page of Kisan Ekta Morcha for allegedly "going against" the platform's "Community Standards on spam". The page, which was being used by the farmers protesting at the borders of the national capital, was later restored."As per our review, our automated systems found an in

The Trudeau government is restricting travel from the U.K. in an effort to prevent a new strain of the virus that causes COVID-19 from making it to Canada.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the move comes into effect at 12:01 a.m. and will last for 72 hours.The move doesn't apply to cargo flights or stops where passengers do not disembark, according to a Notice to Airmen. It comes after a closed-door meeting with members of the Incident Response Team.The ministers of health, transport, foreign affairs, intergovernmental affairs and public safety were all in attendance.Several European countri

There were 624 new cases of COVID-19 reported Friday and 11 additional deaths, for a total of 724 fatalities. A joint statement from provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix on Friday says 2,592 doses of vaccine have been given so far. Tickets worth $18,400 issued to representatives from three places of worship in Fraser Valley The RCMP say they have served tickets totalling $18,400 to representatives from three places of worship in British Columbia's Fraser Valley for violating public health orders. The Mounties say in a news release the churches were hosti

The former clerk of the provincial legislature is facing charges following a lengthy RCMP investigation into the activities of the chamber's senior staff. The BC Prosecution Service says Craig James has been charged with four counts of breach of trust and two counts of fraud in excess of five-thousand dollars. James and sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz were placed on administrative leave two years ago and retired in 2019. He could not be reached for comment on the charges. But he and Lenz denied any wrongdoing after a report in early 2019 alleged they had engaged in inappropriate spending on person

As COVID-19 vaccines roll out in Canada, the country's chief public health officer says health authorities are keeping track of any negative reactions to the shots. But so far, Doctor Theresa Tam says there have been no serious side effects. She says 10 per cent of recipients might have soreness, or some fatigue. Some who've received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in other countries have reported serious allergic reactions, prompting the drug maker to warn people with allergies not to get it. Canada will have 100 freezers in place across the country for Moderna vaccine: Anita AnandAmerican biote

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s frustrated China doesn't understand the rule of law and continues to imprison Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. Trudeau says China is only hurting itself by using such coercive diplomacy by arbitrarily detaining the pair. Kovrig and Spavor were arrested December 10th, 2018 and eventually charged with violating China's national security, which Canada and its allies have reject as trumped-up charges. They say China is retaliating for the arrest by Canada of a Chinese high-tech executive on an American extradition request. Huawei's Meng Wanzhou is s