Minister’s statement on lives lost to toxic drugs in 2024
Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, has released the following statement about the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in 2024:
“Today, we...
Better patient care, more nurses coming to B.C.
Patients will experience improved care and nurses will experience a stronger health-care system as the Province and BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) have now established nurse-to-patient...
FlyOver Canada celebrates 10 years
To commemorate this special occasion, 10 percent of total sales on Canada Day will be donated to Mosaic BC, which assists refugees and immigrants...
Boost your immunity: Get immunized against influenza and COVID-19
SURREY – Fraser Health is encouraging people in our communities to boost their immunity by getting immunized against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 to protect themselves, their...
Walmart Canada CEO says retailer not trying to profit from inflation
Ottawa: Walmart Canada is not trying to profit from food inflation, president and CEOGonzalo Gebara told a parliamentary committee studying food inflation Monday evening.
Gebara...
Alberta Opposition creates counter-survey on province’s ‘unicorn’ plan to quit CPP
EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition is launching its own survey on whether the province should leave the Canada Pension Plan, saying the government questionnaire is...
Tech job postings down 32% since May, nearing pre-pandemic levels: Indeed
TORONTO — Job search company Indeed says postings on its site for Canadian tech roles have dropped 32 per cent since May and are...
Canadian MPs of all stripes condemn Punjab crackdown as some receive...
Ottawa: A cross-section of Canadian MPs are calling out an Indian government crackdown in the state of Punjab, and those criticizing internet restrictions are...
Health Canada lifts years-long mad cow blood donation ban in Quebec
Quebec's blood supply agency says Health Canada has lifted a longstanding ban on blood donations in the province that stemmed from fear of mad...
Minister’s statement on lives lost to poisoned drugs in July
Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement about the BC Coroners Service report on illicit drug toxicity deaths...