Driving under the influence of cannabis is a growing concern in Canada, especially following the legalization of its use for recreational purposes. The misconception that cannabis impairs driving less than alcohol can lead to dangerous and even fatal consequences on the road. National Safe Driving Week is December 1 –...

BC's police watchdog has been called in to investigate a fatal collision near Nakusp on Monday, November 25. The BC RCMP notified the Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) of an incident shortly after 3 p.m. where officers located a green 2003 Ford F350 pickup truck that had...

The extensive multi-agency public health investigation into the first human case of avian flu (bird flu) acquired in Canada has identified no additional cases or evidence of human-to-human transmission. BC’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, says the teen infected with the H5N1 variant of avian flu is stable but...

Interior Health has issued a drug overdose alert for Nelson, Trail, Creston, Castlegar, and surrounding areas following an increase in toxic drug overdoses and deaths. Drug-checking results from the Nelson area indicate that the down supply is unpredictable. High concentrations of fentanyl and benzodiazepines continue to be detected, with xylazine...

Canada Post’s labour dispute has entered its 11th day with no immediate solution in sight. The national mail carrier is down nearly 10 million parcels since the strike began, a number that is expected to increase the longer this goes on. Talks continued over the weekend but with limited progress. Canada Post...

There's a temporary tax break on the way for things including essential items, children's clothing and restaurants. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says a two-month GST/HST break will apply across the country. He says it will take effect on December 14 and be in place until February 15. The move comes amid lingering...