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April sees uptick in СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ overdose deaths with 165 fatalities: coroners service

April sees uptick in СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ overdose deaths with 165 fatalities: coroners service

VICTORIA — British Columbia's coroners service says a rebound in overdoses in April saw a return to more than 160 deaths a month due to toxic drugs.
Independent review calls for СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ to declare gender-based violence an epidemic

Independent review calls for СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ to declare gender-based violence an epidemic

An independent review of the treatment of victims of sexual and intimate partner violence in the British Columbia legal system calls on the government to declare gender-based violence an epidemic.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ health authorities confirm measles cases with local spread

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ health authorities confirm measles cases with local spread

British Columbia's Fraser Health authority says measles infections have been confirmed in three Chilliwack residents since Friday and the cases appear to have been acquired locally.
UVic ends free education program due to safety concerns

UVic ends free education program due to safety concerns

In cancelling the program, the university said there were ‘recurrent psychological and physical safety concerns’ for participants, instructors and staff.
СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ murder charge puts man's other charges in limbo

СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ murder charge puts man's other charges in limbo

Brett MacDonald was found dead in Vancouver's Crab Park on March 22.
Man arrested for allegedly running police blockade in СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ

Man arrested for allegedly running police blockade in СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ

A man accused of crashing into a police car while trying to evade a blockade on Vancouver Island now faces several charges.
Cool weather, rain expected to aid СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ fire fight but drought persists in northeast

Cool weather, rain expected to aid СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ fire fight but drought persists in northeast

The СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ Wildfire Service says cool and rainy weather that has helped temper fire activity is expected to continue this week, though drought conditions will persist in the northeast.
14-year-old injured in Surrey hit-and-run

14-year-old injured in Surrey hit-and-run

The driver was arrested for both impaired driving and failing to remain at the scene.
Life sentence with no parole for 12 years for killer of Mission, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ, man

Life sentence with no parole for 12 years for killer of Mission, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ, man

ABBOTSFORD — The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says a man arrested for murder in January 2023 has been given a life sentence without the chance of parole for 12 years in the death of a man in Mission, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ
RCMP identify second victim of Banff rockfall as man, 33, from Surrey, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ

RCMP identify second victim of Banff rockfall as man, 33, from Surrey, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ

LAKE LOUISE — The second person killed in a rockfall last week in Banff National Park has been identified as a 33-year-old man from Surrey, СÀ¶ÊÓÆµ RCMP did not provide a name and say no more information will be provided.