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Toxic drugs lowered life expectancy for B.C. men more than COVID-19 during pandemic: StatsCan report

A new report from Statistics Canada, co-authored by several members of B.C.'s Office of the Provincial Health Officer, shows that during the COVID-19 pandemic, life expectancy at birth decreased — a decline that was driven in large part by deaths caused by the toxic unregulated drug supply.

Forecaster warns of heightened avalanche risk in southwestern B.C. amid warming, heavy precipitation

An avalanche forecaster says a "double jeopardy" of heavy precipitation and warmer temperatures is expected in southwestern B.C. this weekend, making for dangerous conditions in the mountains.

Earthquake shakes parts of B.C. and Alberta, cause being investigated

The Thursday morning quake was felt in Prince George, B.C. and Grande Prairie, Edson and Whitecourt, Alta., according to Earthquakes Canada. No damage has been reported.

Safer supply drug users will have to go to pharmacies multiple times a day under new B.C. model

The B.C. government has overhauled the prescription opioid program to require witnessed dosing. Conservatives say the safe supply program has fueled addition. Harm reduction advocates say it saves lives.

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