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B. C. man suing Interior Health, doctors for alleged negligence that led to amputation
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (579+ words) Published 6: 15 pm Wednesday, April 15, 2026 A lawsuit has been filed against Interior Health and doctors at the South Similkameen Health Centre in Keremeos over alleged failures that led to a man's leg needing to be amputated. (Brennan Phillips - Keremeos Review File)…...
289 First Nations people in B. C. died from toxic drugs in 2025
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (878+ words) Published 5: 45 pm Wednesday, April 15, 2026 The First Nations Health Authority shared data Wednesday, April 15, 2026 on fatal overdoses among First Nations people in B. C. in 2025. (First Nations Health Authority) First Nations people in B. C. continue to be disproportionately represented in toxic drug deaths across…...
Sadness, grief, and outrage: B. C. marks decade of toxic drug emergency
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (904+ words) Published 6: 30 pm Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Community leaders, advocates, scholars, activists, parents and friends gathered at the B. C. legislature in Victoria on April 14, 2026, to mark the 10th anniversary of the public health emergency. (Olivier Laurin/Victoria News) Tom and Lynn Goldsmith attended the event…...
We're losing family': Mournful event in Nelson marks 10 years of toxic drug crisis
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (848+ words) Published 5: 18 pm Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Nelson's Kyle Hawkins took part in an event marking 10 years since the provincial government declared the toxic drug crisis to be a public health emergency. (Tyler Harper/Nelson Star) Tiffany Teal (left) and Amber Streukens of…...
Langley MLA makes history with firefighter health legislation
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (377+ words) Published 10: 00 am Tuesday, April 14, 2026 Langley-Walnut Grove MLA Misty Van Popta's bill about firefighter health is now legislation. A Langley MLA's bill to help firefighters has become law. Misty Van Popta, MLA for Langley-Walnut Grove, introduced the Firefighters' Health Act, legislation…...
West Kootenay hospital board increasing taxes by 2% to pay for capital improvements
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (432+ words) Published 4: 00 pm Thursday, April 9, 2026 By Rachael Lesosky, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Valley Voice Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson. (Bill Metcalfe/Nelson Star) The board of the West Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital District adopted this year's $29, 333, 357 budget, which brings with it…...
Pushing in the same direction: B. C. Premier asked about Okanagan long-term care facility
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (438+ words) Published 4: 15 pm Thursday, April 9, 2026 B. C. Premier David Eby was asked about a long-term care facility in the Okanagan for those experiencing mental health and addiction issues before he toured the construction site of the future George Pringle Secondary School in West…...
B. C. set to mark 10-year anniversary of toxic drug crisis
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (830+ words) Published 6: 00 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026 Then-provincial health officer Dr. Perry Kendall, left, and then-Health Minister Terry Lake declare a public health emergency in April 2016 as a result of a significant increase in drug-related overdoses and deaths. (Courtesy Ministry of Health) This…...
TBIs and Homelessness: An open letter by Brain Trust
2+ week, 1+ day ago (170+ words) Published 5: 00 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2026 By Brain Trust Canada executive director Amanda Mc Farlane Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is the result of damage to the brain caused by an event such as blunt force trauma to the head, a traumatic fall,…...
VIDEO: Raccoon gaze released from B. C. wildlife rehab after winter of recovery
2+ week, 1+ day ago (245+ words) Published 6: 45 am Tuesday, March 31, 2026 By Goldstream News Gazette Staff A gaze of young raccoons sets out for life back in the wild after a winter at the Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Metchosin. (Wild ARC/Facebook) Six little raccoons are…...