Tag: Recovery

New addiction treatment beds open in Powell River

Health Tyler Hay -
Powell River now has 12 new addiction treatment beds for men. A grand opening will be held for the Arbutus Facility inside the old Powell River Fire Hall on Oct. 3. With the expansion, in partnership with Together We Can Miklat Recovery will have a total of 24 treatment beds.

BC Transit, TransLink receive more than $200 million in pandemic relief funding

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The announcement from the provincial government comes as TransLink reports ridership has recovered to around 67 per cent of pre-pandemic levels

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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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