CanadaNov 19, 2020
Liberals introduce a bill for net-zero emissions Canada; PM Trudeau says bill cements his promise to mostly eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
The Liberals have introduced a bill in the House of Commons that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says cements his promise to mostly eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Bill C-12 promises both transparency and accountability to reach what Trudeau admits is an ambitious goal. He told a virtual meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation forum that net-zero is as much about avoiding the worst impacts of climate change as it is about creating good jobs and a competitive economy for years to come. Trudeau told a conference of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum today that Canad
BCNov 19, 2020
Six arrested after raids in Richmond, B.C., uncover drugs and guns
Six people have been arrested after RCMP in Richmond, B.C., conducted a series of raids on what they say were drug labs. Police say in a news release they uncovered hundreds of thousands of doses of suspected illegal drugs, six weapons and three pill presses. The weapons found ranged from handguns to carbine-style rifles, and police say they also discovered cash and high-end items believed to be proceeds of crime. Mounties say they began their investigating into suspected drug labs back in March, culminating in arrests on Oct. 28. Police say drug labs pose a significant threat to public safet
BCNov 19, 2020
RCMP warn of toxic drugs after three deaths in 12 hours in Surrey, B.C.
Police suspect a deadly batch of drugs may be circulating in Surrey, B.C.
A statement from Surrey RCMP says three people have died within 12 hours in the city and fatal overdoses are suspected in each case.
Investigators say there do not appear to be any other connections between the victims.
The statement says it is dangerous to use non-prescription drugs purchased from unregulated sources but anyone who makes that choice should follow several safety measures.
Those measures include not using them alone and being careful about dosage size.
Police say users should also have a naloxone kit cap
BCNov 19, 2020
Record breaking COVID-19 numbers reported in B.C. for third consecutive day
BC has recorded 762 new cases of COVID-19, another record as the province battles a second wave of infections. Health officials are also reporting 10 new COVID-19 related deaths, for a total of 320. The province currently has 6,861 active cases of COVID-19, including 209 individuals who are hospitalized. Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says BC needs to put the brakes on COVID-19 because the second surge is putting a strain on the health-care system, workplaces and everyone. The health authorities in a joint statement said, "This second surge is putting a strain on our health-care s
BCNov 19, 2020
PM Trudeau should tell people to stay in their own provinces until a COVID-19 vaccine is available
Premier John Horgan wants Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to tell people to stay in their own provinces until a COVID-19 vaccine is available. Horgan says he's not asking for federal travel restrictions but says the connection between travel and the spread of COVID-19 needs to be addressed nationally. He says he plans to bring up his proposal at the first ministers' meetings this week. The premier says he's confident Trudeau will agree to tell Canadians to avoid all non-essential travel between provinces.
BCNov 19, 2020
Proposed two-week quarantine for anyone travelling to Vancouver Island may not be the best way to proceed: Premier Horgan
British Columbia Premier John Horgan says a proposed two-week quarantine for anyone travelling to Vancouver Island may not be the best way to proceed. Horgan was commenting on a proposal from Dr. Richard Stanwick, the chief medical officer for Vancouver Island, on limiting the potential spread of COVID-19 through mandatory quarantines. The premier says he will let provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry determine whether the plan should be implemented, but he says a quarantine plan may not be the right approach. Dr. Stanwick says in an interview that roughly half of the COVID-19 cases on V
CanadaNov 18, 2020
Potential vaccine news brightens dark day marked by rising COVID-19 cases, deaths
Ontario's health minister on Wednesday suggested Canada could start receiving millions of doses of COVID-19 as soon as January, providing a glimmer of hope on an otherwise dark day marked by rising cases and death counts in many provinces. Christine Elliott said in question period that the country is set to get four million doses of the Pfizer vaccine between January and March as well as two million doses of Moderna's vaccine. She said in question period that 1.6 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine and 800,000 of the Moderna vaccine are destined for Ontario. "Really exciting" that Canada is w
CanadaNov 18, 2020
Security, health experts to lead review of pandemic warning system
Health Minister Patty Hajdu is tapping a former national security adviser to lead a probe into whether Canada's pandemic warning system fell down just before COVID-19 reared up. Margaret Bloodworth will chair a three-member review panel studying what went wrong with the Global Public Health Intelligence Network. She will be joined by former deputy public health officer Dr. Paul Gully, and Mylaine Breton, Canada Research Chair in Clinical Governance on Primary Health Care at Universite de Sherbrooke in Quebec. The network, known commonly as GPHIN, was created more than two decades ago and help
BCNov 18, 2020
Vancouver mayor moves to decriminalize simple possession of illicit drugs
Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart says he's preparing to table a motion that would see city council vote on decriminalization of possession of illicit drugs for personal use. He says the city has been at the forefront of drug policy change and it could become the first jurisdiction in Canada to make such a move. After tabling the motion next week, Stewart says he'll write to federal officials requesting an exemption under the federal Controlled Drugs and Substances Act that would end at the city's boundaries. The mayor says there have been more than 1,500 overdose deaths in Vancouver since the
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