28 stories tagged #British Columbia

  1. First Nations Leaders Vow to Fight BC's DRIPA Suspension Plan
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    First Nations Leaders Vow to Fight BC's DRIPA Suspension Plan

    First Nations leaders denounce British Columbia's proposal to pause key provisions of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA), calling it a betrayal of reconciliation.

    last mo. 2 min read
  2. Faces of Tragedy: British Columbia's Toxic Drug Crisis
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    Faces of Tragedy: British Columbia's Toxic Drug Crisis

    Personal stories of loss and resilience amid British Columbia's decade-long toxic drug emergency, highlighting the human cost of the crisis.

    last mo. 2 min read
  3. B.C. Family's Desperate Fight for Son's Gene Therapy
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    B.C. Family's Desperate Fight for Son's Gene Therapy

    A British Columbia family is pleading for government assistance to access a life-saving gene therapy for their son, who suffers from a rare, aggressive neurodegenerative condition.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. B.C. Grandmother Comatose in China After Stroke During Family Visit
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    B.C. Grandmother Comatose in China After Stroke During Family Visit

    78-year-old Lilia Avoutova remains in coma in Kunming hospital after cerebral hemorrhage. Family struggles to afford $400k air ambulance to bring her home.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  5. B.C. Survivor Lifts Publication Ban to Empower Others
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    B.C. Survivor Lifts Publication Ban to Empower Others

    Nicole Lauder, a B.C. abuse survivor, publicly shares her story after her stepfather’s conviction, urging systemic change and healing for others.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  6. Iran Activist Murdered: Suspects Sought to 'Silence' Him
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    Iran Activist Murdered: Suspects Sought to 'Silence' Him

    Arezou Soltani and Mehdi Ahmadzadeh Razavi allegedly discussed silencing Masood Masjoody before his murder in British Columbia.

    2mo ago 1 min read
  7. B.C. Delays Long-Term Care Projects Amid Worsening Bed Shortage
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    B.C. Delays Long-Term Care Projects Amid Worsening Bed Shortage

    British Columbia postpones seven long-term care facilities, sparking backlash as waitlists triple and seniors face prolonged hospital stays.

    2mo ago 2 min read
  8. Atmospheric Rivers Trigger Flood and Avalanche Emergencies Across Coastal B.C
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    Atmospheric Rivers Trigger Flood and Avalanche Emergencies Across Coastal B.C

    Heavy rain from back-to-back atmospheric rivers inundates southern British Columbia, prompting evacuation orders in Martin Valley, flood watches, high streamflow advisories, and elevated avalanche danger across Vancouver Island and the Interior.

    2mo ago 1 min read