Tag: Opioids

Appeal court decision clears the way for B.C.’s class action against opioid companies to proceed

Health Emily Joveski -
B.C.'s attorney general said the province's class-action lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies over the overdose crisis will move ahead after the B.C. Court of Appeal dismissed the latest legal challenges.

Open house on fentanyl crisis set for Monday

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C. – Residents are invited to an open house on Monday, May 14. The meeting will cover the...

Naloxone training available in Powell River

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- The opioid crisis is a growing concern throughout British Columbia. A Powell Riverite is now offering naloxone...

Opioid Training for Construction Workers

News Justin Goulet -
Members of the Vancouver Island Construction Association are being offered opioid awareness training. The Association has teamed up with...

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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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