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Brain injury a shadow crisis amid overdose deaths in British Columbia
48+ min ago (1730+ words) Edwin Bergsson's friend broke down the door of his recording studio in Victoria about five years ago, found him unconscious, and saved his life." "It's incredible that I'm here today," Bergsson said in an interview. He had overdosed after taking…...
"Shock, anxiety": Independent school for autistc kids in Qualicum must find new home
15+ hour, 10+ min ago (409+ words) The Town of Qualicum Beach is giving tenants at a former elementary school less than three months to vacate. The Town says the cost of repairs is the reason but a local group trying to save the Qualicum Commons isn't…...
Cheese products recalled at Thriftys, Sobeys-owned stores due to listeria
11+ hour, 44+ min ago (327+ words) A recall has been issued for a range of cheese products sold at Thrifty Foods locations in B. C. and Sobeys-owned locations across Canada. A total of 15 items sold at Sobeys banners in Western Canada, Atlantic Canada and Ontario " and at Thrifty…...
David Eby confident Indigenous MLAs will vote to pause B. C's DRIPA legislation
17+ hour, 21+ min ago (275+ words) British Columbia Premier David Eby says he's sure his government will retain the legislature's confidence and pass his plan to suspend sections of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act that he says pose a legal peril. The…...
SAR group issues reminder that Juan de Fuca trail is closed after overdue hiker found
21+ hour, 1+ min ago (289+ words) A local search and rescue group says an overdue hiker is safe after being located on the Juan de Fuca Marine Trail, which is currently closed by BC Parks. Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue (JDFSAR) was called to the…...
Empress union workers vote in favour of potential strike action
20+ hour, 21+ min ago (250+ words) Union members at the Fairmont Empress have voted 99 per cent in favour of taking strike action "if necessary" amid bargaining with the historic Victoria hotel. Last week, members of Unifor Local 4276 voted in favour of a strike if a deal…...
Olympians throw support behind fundraiser for new national rowing centre in North Cowichan
18+ hour, 26+ min ago (383+ words) Canadian athletes are throwing their support, and dollars, into a fundraiser to build a new national rowing training centre in North Cowichan. Rowing Canada Aviron is trying to raise $400, 000 to build a new National Training Centre (NTC) in North Cowichan,…...
Decade of death: With 18, 000 lives lost, B. C. counts cost of 10-year drug emergency
20+ hour, 10+ min ago (1831+ words) Brandon Jansen's mother says he was a warm and inviting "health nut" who enjoyed time at the gym." He was also known for taking people under his wing at some of the 13 drug treatment facilities he attended in the two…...
Art installation opens in Bay Centre marking 10 years since overdose crisis
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (576+ words) A month-long art installation opened on Tuesday inside the Bay Centre, marking 10 years since B. C. declared toxic drug overdoses a crisis. Names, faces, stories, and artwork of thousands of people are on display inside the Victoria Arts Council store at the…...
Difficult decision: Qualicum Beach to end lease agreement for Qualicum Commons
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (317+ words) The Town of Qualicum Beach says it has decided to end its lease agreement for the community hub building Qualicum Commons. Council says it made the "very difficult decision" not to renew the town's lease agreement since the building would…...