Bird flu warning as mutation sees first human case confirmed
The avian influenza, which has been making headlines due to its impact on the food industry and economy in recent months, is posing a growing threat to human health in …
British Columbia
Canadian Teen In Critical Condition With Suspected Case Of Bird Flu
NEW YORK (AP) — A Canadian teen is hospitalized in critical condition with what is believed to be bird flu, a British Columbia health official said Tuesday. It’s not clear …
B.C. Sikh community responds to new allegations of Indian foreign interference
A prominent leader in British Columbia’s Sikh community says the community feels vindicated following explosive new RCMP allegations of foreign interference by agents of the Indian government in Canada. RCMP …
Protesters set up Gaza encampments at two more B.C. universities
Pro-Palestinian protesters have set up encampments at two more British Columbia universities, as a wave of demonstrations at North American post-secondary institutions continued to spread. The University of Victoria confirmed …
Bail reform a ‘significant step’ but not enough, B.C. critics say
Stiffer new Canadian bail conditions are a “significant step” towards improving public safety, but more work is required say some B.C. police, women’s advocates and municipal leaders. Amendments to the …
B.C. poultry farmers face growing fear of avian flu
It’s the first thing poultry farmers in British Columbia’s Fraser Valley think about in the morning, and the last thing they worry about at night, according to industry spokeswoman Amanda …
‘Deadpool’ star Ryan Reynolds inducted into Order of British Columbia
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 15, 2023 8:45 pm Updated November 15, 2023 10:56 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ryan Reynolds is the newest …
‘Critically important’: B.C. needs safe places to inhale drugs, coroner says
Nearly two-thirds of overdose deaths in British Columbia this year came after smoking illicit drugs, yet only 40 per cent of supervised consumption sites in the province offer a safe …
Wildfires, weak natural gas prices push B.C.’s projected deficit to $6.7 billion
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 27, 2023 4:12 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size Higher costs to fight wildfires and lower natural gas prices have …
Should international students be capped? Here’s what Canada’s provinces say – National
As Canada continues to grapple with a housing crisis, the conversation is increasingly turning to international students coming into the country. But multiple provinces are pushing back on federal suggestions …