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B.C. and Ottawa reach $1.4-billion mental health and home care deal

The province is the sixth to sign a separate deal after failed attempts to secure a multilateral accord.

Feb 17, 2017 11:00 AM Read more >

B.C. to get $10-million boost to fight opioid crisis

The federal government announces $65 million across Canada in response to the opioid overdose crisis.

Feb 17, 2017 7:00 AM Read more >

UPDATE: Overdose deaths down in January, but risk still ‘extreme’: coroner

An average of seven people died every two days last month, according to the latest numbers.

Feb 17, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >

B.C. government investigates PharmaNet data breach

Prescription drug information of 7,500 people exposed in breaches at four doctors' offices, Health Minister Terry Lake says

Feb 15, 2017 8:00 AM Read more >

VIDEO: Pre-election throne speech hints at tax cut

Premier Christy Clark names David Emerson new US trade envoy, promises more addiction treatment beds

Feb 14, 2017 6:00 PM Read more >

Costly Parkinson’s treatment to be covered for ‘small group’ of British Columbians

Health Minister Terry Lake said ‘suitable patients’ will be identified as part of a pilot project.

Feb 14, 2017 10:00 AM Read more >

B.C. public elementary schools show improvement: Fraser Institute

Schools in Mission, Vancouver and Terrace showed marked improvement since 2011/2012

Feb 14, 2017 8:00 AM Read more >

Gambling grant increase first in five years

Communities Minister Peter Fassbender says larger capital projects only for additional $5 million from casinos and lotteries

Feb 13, 2017 2:00 PM Read more >

Island dog earns competition spot in prestigious Westminster show

NANAIMO - Miss Andie, a Newfoundland, considered one of Top 5 dogs in her breed in the world.

Feb 11, 2017 7:00 PM Read more >

Tax credit offered for volunteer searchers, firefighters

BC Liberal budget includes credit of up to $150 a year for volunteers who put in at least 200 hours

Feb 11, 2017 6:00 AM Read more >