Tag: Deaths

Campbell River touched by overdose deaths

News Patrick Grapes -
Overdose deaths continue to rise in British Columbia, with Campbell River being no exception. Numbers released by the provincial government...

Fentanyl found in 4 out of 5 illicit-drug OD deaths

News Patrick Grapes -
Fentanyl has shown up in 81 per cent of illicit-drug overdose deaths in British Columbia this year. That’s the...

More work is being done to decrease number of overdose deaths

News Sarah Nolette -
The Medical Health Officer for Vancouver Island says work is being done to address the increase in overdose deaths...

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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

Doug Chapman seeking re-election to Campbell River city council

2026 Municipal Election
First elected to Campbell River city council in 2022, Doug Chapman is seeking a second term.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

2026 BC Election
B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.