Tag: Death

Three dead, two hospitalized after clam fishing boat capsizes near Savary Island

RCMP Nathan Maley -
A clam fishing boat capsized late Thursday night near Savary Island, leaving three people dead. 

More support needed to decrease Fentanyl deaths

News Justin Goulet -
The Province of British Columbia is stepping up support in an effort to slow the tide of deaths from...

136 people died in April due to illicit drug ODs, says Coroner

News Justin Goulet -
The BC Coroners Service has released the latest statistics for illicit drug overdoses in April. 136 people died - almost...

Government increasing supports to reduce number of overdose deaths

News Justin Goulet -
December was the deadliest month to date for overdose deaths in British Columbia. Numbers from the BC Coroners Service show...

November sees highest number of overdose deaths in BC

News Justin Goulet -
Overdose prevention sites will continue to be set up in high-risk communities across the province. New numbers from the BC...

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B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Coroners report 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August

Health
The BC Coroners Service has reported 40 drug-toxicity deaths on Vancouver Island in July and August.

Island Link Partnership connect Hullo Ferry to Campbell River, Courtenay, Parksville

Transit
Hullo Ferries and IslandLink Bus Services have partnered to make car-free trips to downtown Vancouver easier for people travelling from Campbell River, Courtenay and Parksville.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.
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