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In Oct. 2022, the Federal Drug Administration in the United States announced a shortage of Adderall, but (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. not facing an immediate shortage of ADHD drugs

Start of ADHD drug shortage in the United States dates back to Oct. 2022

In Oct. 2022, the Federal Drug Administration in the United States announced a shortage of Adderall, but (Black Press Media file photo)
Premier David Eby, here seen earlier this month in the legislature denouncing the attacks by Hamas on Israel as well as several cases of anti-Semitism in British Columbia, issued a statement Friday denouncing on-going cases of hate in B.C. (Screencap).

Israel-Palestine conflict: Eby warns of ‘hateful words’ becoming violent acts

Eby says October has seen “reprehensible” acts of hate in B.C.

Premier David Eby, here seen earlier this month in the legislature denouncing the attacks by Hamas on Israel as well as several cases of anti-Semitism in British Columbia, issued a statement Friday denouncing on-going cases of hate in B.C. (Screencap).
According to B.C.’s fixed election date legislation, the next provincial election will take place on or before Oct. 19, 2024. A poll from Angus Reid Institute gives the NDP a comfortable lead, but the survey also shows dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of key issues such as cost-of-living, health care and housing. (Black Press Media file photo)

New poll gives NDP lead, 1 year out from next B.C. election

But Angus Reid poll also shows public critical of NDP’s handling of top issues like housing

According to B.C.’s fixed election date legislation, the next provincial election will take place on or before Oct. 19, 2024. A poll from Angus Reid Institute gives the NDP a comfortable lead, but the survey also shows dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of key issues such as cost-of-living, health care and housing. (Black Press Media file photo)
While the 2023 cruise ship season set new passenger records in Vancouver and Victoria, Victoria remains what Transportation Minister Rob Fleming calls the “outlier” when it comes to powering docked ships with what insiders call shore-power. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. hopes Ottawa plugs into shore-power project for Victoria cruise ships

Provincial capital remains ‘outlier’ in terms of lacking the ability to power docked ocean liners

While the 2023 cruise ship season set new passenger records in Vancouver and Victoria, Victoria remains what Transportation Minister Rob Fleming calls the “outlier” when it comes to powering docked ships with what insiders call shore-power. (Black Press Media file photo)
Legislation restricting short-term rentals in British Columbia passed Thursday with New Democrats and Greens voting in favour of Bill 35, BC United and Conservatives against it. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C.’s new short-term rental regulations approved after colourful debate

Law limiting short-term rentals in some - but not all - B.C. communities passes

Legislation restricting short-term rentals in British Columbia passed Thursday with New Democrats and Greens voting in favour of Bill 35, BC United and Conservatives against it. (Black Press Media file photo)
By 2035, new sales and leases of light-duty vehicles in B.C. must be zero-emission vehicles. (AdobeStock)

B.C. policy expert gives green light to higher electric-vehicles goals

But New Car Dealers Association of BC warns of unintended consequences

By 2035, new sales and leases of light-duty vehicles in B.C. must be zero-emission vehicles. (AdobeStock)
A fund of up $300 million announced by the provincial government Thursday (Oct. 26) promises to protect old-growth forest in B.C. (Jonathan Hayward/Canadian Press)

B.C. creates $300 million fund for First Nations-led forest conservation

Environmentalists applaud, say more needs to be done to to protect old-growth

A fund of up $300 million announced by the provincial government Thursday (Oct. 26) promises to protect old-growth forest in B.C. (Jonathan Hayward/Canadian Press)
Premier David Eby says he makes no apologies for speaking on behalf of British Columbia about the effects of high interest rates. While he welcomed the Bank of Canada’s decision to hold the overnight rate at 5 per cent, he said many families remain on the edge because of the highest interest in more than two decades. (Black Press Media file photo)

Premier applauds interest rate hold, says many B.C. families remain on edge

Eby says he will continue commenting on Bank of Canada decisions after interest rate held at 5%

Premier David Eby says he makes no apologies for speaking on behalf of British Columbia about the effects of high interest rates. While he welcomed the Bank of Canada’s decision to hold the overnight rate at 5 per cent, he said many families remain on the edge because of the highest interest in more than two decades. (Black Press Media file photo)
McLeod Lake Indian Band Chief Harley Chingee, Premier David Eby and Energy Minister Josie Osborne were among the participants in a ceremony Wednesday as the province and the First Nation signed a memorandum of understanding for a $7 billion proposed Tse’khene energy transition hub. (Government of B.C./Flickr)

$7B B.C. energy hub would tap into controversial natural gas pipeline

Proposed Tse’khene energy transition hub in Northwest B.C. includes hydrogen, natural gas components

McLeod Lake Indian Band Chief Harley Chingee, Premier David Eby and Energy Minister Josie Osborne were among the participants in a ceremony Wednesday as the province and the First Nation signed a memorandum of understanding for a $7 billion proposed Tse’khene energy transition hub. (Government of B.C./Flickr)
Nanwakolas Council President Dallas Smith says a partnership agreement between four First Nations on Vancouver Island and one of the largest forest companies in British Columbia proves that Reconciliation can benefit everybody. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

4 B.C. First Nations, forest company strike ‘landmark’ $36M deal

Eby says First Nations across B.C. will watch Vancouver Island deal with Western Forest Products

Nanwakolas Council President Dallas Smith says a partnership agreement between four First Nations on Vancouver Island and one of the largest forest companies in British Columbia proves that Reconciliation can benefit everybody. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
Premier David Eby calls charges of hypocrisy around the sale of his former condominium a ‘lie’ and ‘manufactured’ designed to distract the public from BC United’s opposition to new legislation limiting short-term rentals. (Black Press Media file photo)

Eby calls charges of hypocrisy in condo deal a ‘manufactured scandal’

Opposition says B.C. Premier benefited from language marketing former condo as a short-term rental.

Premier David Eby calls charges of hypocrisy around the sale of his former condominium a ‘lie’ and ‘manufactured’ designed to distract the public from BC United’s opposition to new legislation limiting short-term rentals. (Black Press Media file photo)
Premier David Eby said his government has “got a lot more work to do” in rural health care during a tour of the South Okanagan, Similkameen and Boundary regions.

B.C. premier tours southern Interior in bid to deepen rural connections

Transportation, health, and transportation to health top agenda as Eby reaches outside big centres

Premier David Eby said his government has “got a lot more work to do” in rural health care during a tour of the South Okanagan, Similkameen and Boundary regions.
Low housing affordability in B.C. may be pushing construction workers out of province, according to the president of the British Columbia Construction Association. (Black Press Media file photo)

Construction industry fears drain as workers flee high cost of life in B.C.

British Columbia Construction Association also renew calls for prompt payment legislation

Low housing affordability in B.C. may be pushing construction workers out of province, according to the president of the British Columbia Construction Association. (Black Press Media file photo)
Child and Family Development Minister Mitzi Dean faced renewed calls for her resignation following reports about a new audit with BC Green Adam Olsen accusing her ministry of lacking ‘honour’ (Screencap)

Dean resignation calls relaunched for B.C. foster care failures

‘No honour’ left in child and family development ministry: BC Greens’ Adam Olsen

Child and Family Development Minister Mitzi Dean faced renewed calls for her resignation following reports about a new audit with BC Green Adam Olsen accusing her ministry of lacking ‘honour’ (Screencap)
According to anecdotal evidence collected by Food Banks BC, more post-secondary students in B.C. are turning toward food banks. (Black Press Media file photo)

Food Banks BC sees ‘notable’ increase in food bank use on campuses

BC Greens are calling on government to help more students

According to anecdotal evidence collected by Food Banks BC, more post-secondary students in B.C. are turning toward food banks. (Black Press Media file photo)
Ranchers and farmers impacted by the 2023 wildfires and drought can receive a total of up $71 million under a joint federal-provincial program. (Photo courtesy oif West River Farm)

B.C.’s farmers, ranchers receive up to $71 million in wildfire, drought relief

Money covers extraordinary expenses caused by wildfires, drought in 2023

Ranchers and farmers impacted by the 2023 wildfires and drought can receive a total of up $71 million under a joint federal-provincial program. (Photo courtesy oif West River Farm)
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth, here seen with Kelli Paddon, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, and Grace Lore, minister of state for child care, Wednesday (Oct. 18) announced legislation expanding services for victims of crime. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)

B.C. pledges more support for crime victims, their families, and witnesses

Province also restoring funding for sexual assault survivor centres in 5 B.C. cities

Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth, here seen with Kelli Paddon, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, and Grace Lore, minister of state for child care, Wednesday (Oct. 18) announced legislation expanding services for victims of crime. (Wolf Depner/News Staff)
B.C. Premier-elect John Horgan smiles during a post-election news conference, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 following his snap election in 2020. Democracy Watch, a non-profit organization advocating for democratic reforms, and Wayne Crookes, founder of IntegrityBC, a non-profit organization advocating for accountability, had argued that B.C.’s Court of Appeal that Horgan violated B.C. fixed-date election law. But the court dismissed the argument, confirming a lower court ruling. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)

Snap election ruling by B.C. court disappoints democracy watch-groups

Democracy Watch had argued for a ruling preventing future snap elections

B.C. Premier-elect John Horgan smiles during a post-election news conference, in Vancouver, B.C., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020 following his snap election in 2020. Democracy Watch, a non-profit organization advocating for democratic reforms, and Wayne Crookes, founder of IntegrityBC, a non-profit organization advocating for accountability, had argued that B.C.’s Court of Appeal that Horgan violated B.C. fixed-date election law. But the court dismissed the argument, confirming a lower court ruling. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Dr. Albert de Villiers is currently on trial facing charges of sex crimes against a child. (File photo)

Interior Health’s ex-top doctor got $300K salary for year amid child sex crimes

Health Minister Adrian Dix said government had to follow in paying de Villiers

Dr. Albert de Villiers is currently on trial facing charges of sex crimes against a child. (File photo)
Craigdarroch Castle executive director John Hughes holds up an old pot and lid in the newly restored Dunsmuir-era kitchen. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Victoria’s Craigdarroch Castle reveals restored Dunsmuir-era kitchen

It was no piece of cake as the project took 5 years to complete

Craigdarroch Castle executive director John Hughes holds up an old pot and lid in the newly restored Dunsmuir-era kitchen. (Ella Matte/News Staff)