2+ week, 5+ day ago   (212+ words) According to preliminary data reported by the BC Coroners Service, there were 138 deaths due to suspected unregulated drug toxicity in British Columbia in June, equating to approximately 4.6 deaths a day. In the first six months of 2026, deaths among people between…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (338+ words) People facing multiple barriers to employment will receive hands-on training, work experience and wraparound supports through a new cook-training program at the Collingwood Neighbourhood House in Vancouver. The project is delivered by Dan’s Legacy Foundation to help participants prepare for…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago   (345+ words) People who are blind, deafblind or have low vision will have new opportunities to gain skills, work experience and connections to employers through an investment of more than $840,000 by the Government of Canada. Through funding provided by the Government of…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (267+ words) N95 respiratory masks are now available for free in communities in the Interior Health region to help people protect themselves from impacts of wildfire smoke. On behalf of the Government of Canada, the Canadian Red Cross is distributing N95 respirator masks and…...