A clinic in Vancouver is takes a new step in harm reduction. In a North American first, it’s letting some patients take home medical-grade heroin.
Vancouver clinic to offer take-home medical-grade heroin in North American first
Fairy Creek protesters aren’t terrorists, lawyers argue during third day of hearings on injunction
The B.C. Supreme Court heard today from lawyers who say people from all walks of life with concerns about protecting old-growth trees from logging on Vancouver Island are being treated like terrorists by the police and a forestry company. This marks the third consecutive day of hearings related to police enforcement at the blockades.
Costly Giants penalty allows Washington to make good on game-winning field goal
Dustin Hopkins made a 43-yard field goal on an untimed down — after a penalty negated his miss seconds earlier — and Washington beat the New York Giants 30-29 on Thursday night.
Mavericks and People’s Party attack Conservative stronghold in northeast B.C.
The Conservative Party under Erin O’Toole is being attacked as too left-leaning and beholden to Ontario and Quebec by a pair of new parties hoping to gain ground in northeastern British Columbia.
B.C. says it can’t take patients from Alberta’s overwhelmed ICUs
B.C. says it will not be able to take on any of Alberta’s extra intensive care unit patients at a time when that province’s hospitals are buckling under the weight of patients who are critically ill with COVID-19.
‘Our thoughts are with Albertans’: B.C. says it can’t take patients from Alberta’s overwhelmed ICUs
“We have told Alberta that if there are things we can do to support them, we will. And if we can take patients on in the future, we will,” said B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix.
Sault Ste. Marie incumbent touts ‘record-breaking investments, while opponents call for change
With the finish line in sight, the candidates in Sault Ste. Marie squared off in one last Zoom debate Thursday night. And we saw the familiar game of the challengers calling for change and the incumbent trumpeting about all the money he’s brought to town.
Calgary police charge man in 2 church vandalisms
A Calgary man has been charged in connection with two church vandalisms from mid-summer — which occurred after the uncovering of mass graves at former residential schools.
‘Difficult situation’ for families impacted by Watson Lake Daycare exposure notice
Watson Lake’s only daycare is the subject of a COVID-19 public exposure notice. Although the daycare remains open, the town’s mayor says many parents are staying home with their children this week.
B.C. sues family of gang members for seized cash, diamond ring
The lawsuit states that the money and ring are “proceeds and instruments of unlawful activity,” and that if they were returned to the defendants, they would likely be used for unlawful activity.
Activists confront Singh over NDP’s environmental stance on Fairy Creek, TMX
NDP Leader Jagmeet was challenged by a small group of young environmentalists on Thursday following a media availability in Toronto over his positions on old-growth logging at Fairy Creek in B.C. and the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.
York Region mulling plan that ‘destroys farmland and natural heritage,’ critics warn
Environmental groups and residents in York Region are speaking out against a plan that they say could open up a lot more unprotected farmland for development.
N.W.T. reports 25 new COVID-19 cases
The number of active COVID-19 cases rose to 220 in the N.W.T. The majority of cases remain in Yellowknife where there are 134 cases.
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Coquitlam RCMP searching for suspect after teen sexually assaulted
Mounties have released a sketch of a man who is suspected to have sexually assaulted a teen in Coquitlam on Monday morning.
SENĆOŦEN for settlers: Vancouver Island First Nation puts language and culture online
Tired of answering, “How do you say WSÁNEĆ?” elders and leadership are building internet resources for non-Indigenous public.
St. Joseph’s high school students frustrated by return to online learning
Students and staff of St. Joseph’s Catholic High School have returned to online learning after the school was closed by the health unit due to a COVID-19 outbreak.
Health officials, Herron staff clashed as situation got worse, Quebec coroner hears
A coroner’s inquiry into deaths in seniors’ residences in Quebec during the first wave of the pandemic heard contradictory stories today about how the situation at the Herron CHSLD evolved.
What Yukon communities want to see in the federal election
With the federal election just around the corner, Carmacks’ mayor and the president of the Association of Yukon Communities are weighing in on what issues matter to them most. Housing, infrastructure, land development and community well-being top the list.
Manslaughter charge laid in overdose death of 14-year-old Carson Crimeni
A young B.C. man has been charged with manslaughter in the overdose death of 14-year-old Carson Crimeni.
COVID-19 exposure notices issued for Whitehorse Canadian Tire and Air North flight
Yukon health officials have issued COVID-19 exposure notices for the Canadian Tire in Whitehorse on Sept. 6 and 7, and an Air North flight between Vancouver and Whitehorse on Sept. 12.
Northern labour federation calls for ‘immediate action’ so all Canadians can vote Monday
The Northern Territories Federation of Labour is calling on the federal government and Elections Canada to take immediate action so that Canadians who are self-isolating due to COVID-19 on Monday won’t be disenfranchised.
3 pedestrians hit by truck in downtown Toronto Thursday
Three pedestrians were hit by a truck Thursday afternoon in downtown Toronto, police say. One was taken to a trauma centre with serious injuries.
B.C. records 706 new cases of COVID-19 and 4 more deaths
B.C. health officials announced 706 new cases of COVID-19 and four more deaths on Thursday.
Bernier’s Hamilton visit part of long-term strategy to legitimize PPC, even if it doesn’t win a riding: expert
A politics expert from McMaster University says Maxime Bernier’s appearance in Hamilton is part of a long-term strategy to legitimize the People’s Party of Canada, but current poll data shows there isn’t enough support to win local ridings.
Another Quebec ER had to shut down because of a lack of nurses, who are exhausted
Health officials in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, west of Montreal, say the Suroît Hospital emergency room has now reopened, after it was forced to shut down last night because of an acute staffing shortage.
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What Nunavut’s candidates said at the CBC election forum
The three candidates running to be Nunavut’s next MP explained how they would tackle housing, elder care and Nutrition North at CBC Nunavut’s candidates forum on Thursday.
Radford, James skate to 2nd in short program in international debut as team
New Canadian pairs duo Vanessa James and Eric Radford are sitting in second place after the short program at the Skate Canada Autumn Classic International — their international debut as a team.
Homeowners should still vote for affordable housing, says former St. John’s councillor
CBC teamed up with Happy City St. John’s to explore key issues in the city’s municipal election, and one of the biggest is affordable housing. Hope Jamieson explains why.
How a 7-year-old Orillia girl is helping rescue the at-risk monarch butterfly
Seven-year-old Morgan Mansfield spent her spring and summer rescuing monarch eggs and caterpillars from the milkweed that gets mowed down in her Orillia neighbourhood.
The Blue Jays’ hot streak is no fluke — they’re a legit contender
CBC Sports’ daily newsletter looks at why the Toronto Blue Jays are a real threat to reach their first World Series in nearly three decades.
Schools in remote coastal B.C. First Nations community closed due to COVID-19
Staff and students in Ahousaht, B.C., are being asked to stay home until the end of the month after breakthrough cases of the virus and infections in children too young to be immunized were detected.