Lauren Collins

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First Nations Health Authority acting chief medical officer Dr. Nel Wieman was consulted on the BC Coroner Service’s recent death review panel report on the toxic drug crisis that was released Nov. 1, 2023. Wieman speaks about the illicit drug toxicity deaths in the province and about the effect on First Nation’s communities during a press conference at B.C. Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Monday, February 24, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

First Nations grappling with toxic drug crisis need own solutions: B.C. doctor

First Nations Health Authority rep says safer supply engagement lacking in First Nations communities

First Nations Health Authority acting chief medical officer Dr. Nel Wieman was consulted on the BC Coroner Service’s recent death review panel report on the toxic drug crisis that was released Nov. 1, 2023. Wieman speaks about the illicit drug toxicity deaths in the province and about the effect on First Nation’s communities during a press conference at B.C. Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Monday, February 24, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
B.C. Premier David Eby speaks during a news conference in Richmond, B.C., on Thursday, June 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Feds promise $500M to ‘fast track’ old-growth, habitat protection work in B.C.

The announcement was made at a gathering of First Nations leaders in Vancouver

B.C. Premier David Eby speaks during a news conference in Richmond, B.C., on Thursday, June 22, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
North Vancouver RCMP say two Surrey men are facing charged in a drug seizure after a false kidnapping report on Halloween. (north Vancouver RCMP)

False kidnapping report leads to drug seizure in North Vancouver

The drugs seized include marijuana and illicit psilocybin

North Vancouver RCMP say two Surrey men are facing charged in a drug seizure after a false kidnapping report on Halloween. (north Vancouver RCMP)
The Village of Lytton has issued its first building permit for a singe-family dwelling on Oct. 20, a major milestone for rebuilding. More than 100 residents and supporters of the Village of Lytton gathered for a rally on Oct. 18, 2023. Much of Lytton was destroyed by fire on June 30, 2021, and the rally highlighted the fact that, 840 days later, rebuilding of the town has yet to begin. (Barbara Roden)

Lytton issues 1st building permit following devastating fire

Village says it’s working to streamline processes to make it easier to apply for permits

The Village of Lytton has issued its first building permit for a singe-family dwelling on Oct. 20, a major milestone for rebuilding. More than 100 residents and supporters of the Village of Lytton gathered for a rally on Oct. 18, 2023. Much of Lytton was destroyed by fire on June 30, 2021, and the rally highlighted the fact that, 840 days later, rebuilding of the town has yet to begin. (Barbara Roden)
Changes to the B.C. Highway Patrol’s operations remain delayed, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says. A vehicle crash on Lougheed Highway near Spilsbury Street on Aug. 1, 2023 resulted in one person dying after a motorcycle collided with a minivan. (Shane MacKichan)

More consultation needed for B.C. Highway Patrol changes: Farnworth

Public Safety Minister says no decision yet, but changes could come in the spring

Changes to the B.C. Highway Patrol’s operations remain delayed, Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth says. A vehicle crash on Lougheed Highway near Spilsbury Street on Aug. 1, 2023 resulted in one person dying after a motorcycle collided with a minivan. (Shane MacKichan)
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced former B.C. premier John Horgan as Canada’s next ambassador to Germany on Nov. 1, 2023. Horgan meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on May 24, 2022. (B.C. government photo)

Former B.C. premier Horgan is Canada’s next ambassador to Germany: Trudeau

John Horgan resigned from provincial politics in March 2023; initially entered the coal industry

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced former B.C. premier John Horgan as Canada’s next ambassador to Germany on Nov. 1, 2023. Horgan meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on May 24, 2022. (B.C. government photo)
The BC Coroner Service is reporting 175 unregulated drug deaths in September 2023. A protester holds a sign that reads, “Help test our dope before we go up in smoke.” People marched along Powell Street toward Main Street in Vancouver on April 14, 2023 during an event marking the seventh anniversary of the toxic drug deaths in B.C. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

Nearly 6 people died per day from unregulated drugs in September: B.C. coroner

Latest data shows a 10% decrease from September 2022

The BC Coroner Service is reporting 175 unregulated drug deaths in September 2023. A protester holds a sign that reads, “Help test our dope before we go up in smoke.” People marched along Powell Street toward Main Street in Vancouver on April 14, 2023 during an event marking the seventh anniversary of the toxic drug deaths in B.C. (Photo: Lauren Collins)
Vancouver Police are investigating after two men were shot at outside a nightclub in the early hours of Sunday (Oct. 29, 2023). A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen on an officer’s uniform in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

2 men shot at outside Vancouver nightclub, police say

Vancouver Police say it’s the same club where a man was stabbed to death in May 2022

Vancouver Police are investigating after two men were shot at outside a nightclub in the early hours of Sunday (Oct. 29, 2023). A Vancouver Police Department patch is seen on an officer’s uniform in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, B.C., Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Angus Reid Institute’s latest poll says 54 per cent of Canadians believe there are fewer kids trick-or-treating in their neighbourhood compared to a decade ago. Dinah Zengilou from Botan Ramen n’ Bar hands out candy during Downtown Everett Association’s trick-or-treat event Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry/The Herald)

54% of Canadians believe fewer kids are trick-or-treating in 2023: Poll

Police put out annual reminders for a safe, fun-filled Halloween

Angus Reid Institute’s latest poll says 54 per cent of Canadians believe there are fewer kids trick-or-treating in their neighbourhood compared to a decade ago. Dinah Zengilou from Botan Ramen n’ Bar hands out candy during Downtown Everett Association’s trick-or-treat event Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in Everett, Washington. (Ryan Berry/The Herald)
The Tla’amin Nation and the provincial government have signed an agreement to further economic reconciliation and environment stewardship in the region around Powell River. (Tla’amin Nation/Facebook)

Tla’amin Nation, B.C. sign agreement to further environmental stewardship

The area where the memorandum was signed is the site of a former paper, pulp mill

The Tla’amin Nation and the provincial government have signed an agreement to further economic reconciliation and environment stewardship in the region around Powell River. (Tla’amin Nation/Facebook)
An emergency alert from BCSPCA Friday (Oct. 27) says an animal protection officer was recently confronted with the “heart-wrenching scene of neglect” when seeing the ginger Persian cat, now named Danny, abandoned in a Lower Mainland apartment. (BCSPCA)

Cat found abandoned, surrounded by feces in Lower Mainland apartment

BCSPCA says there is an ongoing investigation now

An emergency alert from BCSPCA Friday (Oct. 27) says an animal protection officer was recently confronted with the “heart-wrenching scene of neglect” when seeing the ginger Persian cat, now named Danny, abandoned in a Lower Mainland apartment. (BCSPCA)
(Black Press Media file photo)

Window shattered in moving B.C. car after shots fired from black Infiniti

Victim’s passenger window was broken while driving through New Westminster

(Black Press Media file photo)
BC Hydro says this summer’s dry weather and wildfires could lead to more power outages this storm season. (BC Hydro)

More outages possible this storm season due to drought: BC Hydro

More than half of all power outages are cause by trees and bad weather

BC Hydro says this summer’s dry weather and wildfires could lead to more power outages this storm season. (BC Hydro)
A playground remains unscathed at Port Coquitlam’s Hazel Trembath Elementary School which burned down in the early hours of Oct. 14, 2023. Coquitlam RCMP say the fire is still considered suspicious, but determining the cause could take months. (Lauren Collins)

Cause of Port Coquitlam school fire could take months to determine: RCMP

Hazel Trembath Elementary burned down in the early hours of Oct. 14

A playground remains unscathed at Port Coquitlam’s Hazel Trembath Elementary School which burned down in the early hours of Oct. 14, 2023. Coquitlam RCMP say the fire is still considered suspicious, but determining the cause could take months. (Lauren Collins)
The Port of Vancouver estimated 1.25 million passengers and 332 ships visited the city for the 2023 season – a new record for both. A cruise ship docked at Vancouver’s Canada Place cruise ship terminal on May 31, 2023. (Lauren Collins)

Vancouver marks record year with 1.25 million cruise ship passengers in 2023

Industry bounces back as the final cruise ship of the season leaves Canada Place

The Port of Vancouver estimated 1.25 million passengers and 332 ships visited the city for the 2023 season – a new record for both. A cruise ship docked at Vancouver’s Canada Place cruise ship terminal on May 31, 2023. (Lauren Collins)
A B.C. man has been sentenced to 6.5 years in a jail after an investigation into sexual exploitation that began more than three years ago. (Credit: Pixabay)

B.C. man sentenced to 6.5 years over sexual exploitation, child porn charges

New Westminster man pled guilty to sexual exploitation, making child pornography in October

A B.C. man has been sentenced to 6.5 years in a jail after an investigation into sexual exploitation that began more than three years ago. (Credit: Pixabay)
Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers executive director Linda Annis poses for a Halloween-themed photo for the organization’s annual “least-wanted” trick-or-treaters list Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2023). (Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers)

5 men with ties to B.C. make Crime Stoppers ‘least-wanted’ Halloween list

Men are wanted for first-degree murder, kidnapping, extortion, among other charges

Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers executive director Linda Annis poses for a Halloween-themed photo for the organization’s annual “least-wanted” trick-or-treaters list Tuesday (Oct. 24, 2023). (Metro Vancouver Crime Stoppers)
A new study says B.C. tops Canada for the highest cost of living, taking into consideration factors such as buying and renting property, a plane ticket, public transportation, dental services, healthcare, clothing and hotel accommodation. A home is displayed for sale in a new housing development in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

B.C. has highest cost of living in Canada: Study

B.C. scored 79 out of 100, compared to Newfoundland and Labrador at just 20

A new study says B.C. tops Canada for the highest cost of living, taking into consideration factors such as buying and renting property, a plane ticket, public transportation, dental services, healthcare, clothing and hotel accommodation. A home is displayed for sale in a new housing development in Ottawa on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Two more horses died at Vancouver’s Hastings racecourse this season, with one breaking down during a race and the other suffering blunt-force trauma after crashing into a wall. (Facebook)

2 more horses die within a month at Vancouver’s Hastings racecourse

Lastest death was the day before the season ended

Two more horses died at Vancouver’s Hastings racecourse this season, with one breaking down during a race and the other suffering blunt-force trauma after crashing into a wall. (Facebook)
The Province of B.C. announced Oct. 20, 2023 that it would be providing $3.5 million toward the six-day 2024 Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver. The Grey Cup trophy sits on display before a B.C. Lions news conference where the Canadian Football League team was announced as hosts of 2024 Grey Cup, in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

2024 Grey Cup Festival gets $3.5M boost from B.C.

Province says the funding will help support ‘legacy’ initiatives beyond the 6-day festival

The Province of B.C. announced Oct. 20, 2023 that it would be providing $3.5 million toward the six-day 2024 Grey Cup Festival in Vancouver. The Grey Cup trophy sits on display before a B.C. Lions news conference where the Canadian Football League team was announced as hosts of 2024 Grey Cup, in Vancouver, on Thursday, November 3, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck