The BC Coroners Service says 177 people died in February due to “toxic, unregulated drugs.”
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Axe-throwing Calgarians set to compete on the world stage
Ten of Calgary’s best axe throwers are competing on an international stage later this month.
It was far more than a meal for downtown fire victims
A fundraising dinner for downtown fire victims was a huge success
Current Vancouver city councillor wins B.C. NDP nomination
A current Vancouver city councillor has won the B.C. NDP nomination for a provincial riding after the environment minister announced he will not run again.
Eastway Tank, owner plead guilty to three health and safety act charges
The blast at Eastway Tank that killed six people in January 2022 triggered a massive fire that took four-and-a-half hours for firefighters to bring under control.
Trudeau in Calgary for housing announcement as part of cross-country tour
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to make a housing announcement in Calgary today as part of a campaign-style pre-budget tour across the country.
One person dead after paramedics respond to gun call in Brampton
One person is dead after emergency crews responded to a gun call in Brampton on Friday morning, Peel paramedics say.
Ontario prepares for solar eclipse to put pressure on electricity grid
A total solar eclipse in parts of Ontario will reduce the amount of electricity generated when the sun is obscured. Energy officials say they’re putting resources on standby.
Quebec City police investigate attempted murder
Quebec City police are investigating an attempted murder that took place in a home on Saint-David Avenue.
Kelowna man accepts award for father, fallen member of WWII Dutch resistance
A Kelowna man accepted a military award Thursday on behalf of his father, a member of the Dutch resistance who died during WWII.Wilhelmus Cornelis "Pim" Meere Jr. accepted the award at the Ramada Hotel for Wilhelmus Cornelis Meere Sr., who was executed in Holland on March 8, 1945 by Ge…