Tag: Alcohol

Report finds British Columbians consume more alcohol than the average Canadian, even as drinking rates fall

Health Emily Joveski -
British Columbians are drinking less alcohol overall, but consumption in B.C. remains above the national average, according to a new report from the provincial health officer.

US alcohol to be removed from BC Liquor stores starting today

Provincial Hussam Elghussein -
All US alcohol will be removed from BC Liquor stores starting today. That comes from Premier David Eby in a...

Drinking less alcohol can drastically improve health, Island Health 

Health Justin Baumgardner -
Island Health is raising concerns about men’s health this Movember and says they’re increasing awareness around alcohol consumption.  According to...

MADD Canada concerned over government’s new alcohol plan

News Justin Goulet -
Mothers Against Drunk Driving Canada is expressing concern about a plan by the province to increase the types of...

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UPDATE: Highway 39 south of Mackenzie cleared; BC Highway Patrol seeking dash cam and witnesses

RCMP
Northern Health has confirmed the Code Orange at the Mackenzie and District Hospital has ended, and emergency department services have returned to normal as of 3:30 this afternoon (Wednesday).

K’ómoks First Nation welcomes incoming B.C. government

Indigenous
K’ómoks First Nation has issued a statement welcoming B.C.’s incoming premier and provincial government following last month’s election.

Police warn of rental scam after Nanaimo resident loses nearly $4k

Crime
RCMP are warning Vancouver Island residents about a rental scam after one person lost nearly $4,000.

Two dead in suspected grizzly bear attack near Bella Coola

Fish & Wildlife
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service has ended its search near Bella Coola after the second victim of a suspected grizzly bear attack was found dead.

Democrats claim House and Senate majorities

Politics
Democratic leaders say they have won majorities in the U.S. House and Senate after Tuesday’s midterm elections.