In British Columbia, election debates intensify as leaders face challenges linked to Trump’s influence, while Mission RCMP revives a young girl with naloxone after a fentanyl incident.
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Week of Mar 24 – Mar 30, 2025
A week where debates clash with breakthroughs in vibrant Vancouver.
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In Vancouver and across British Columbia, political debates, trade tensions, and public health alerts set the pace alongside tech innovations and cultural heritage restoration. A dramatic rescue and renewed focus on opioid policies highlight a landscape of contrasts, reflecting community resilience amid ongoing challenges.
A study connects Vancouver's drug decriminalization and safer supply efforts with increased opioid overdose hospitalizations, intensifying worries over the ongoing opioid crisis in the region.
halifax.citynews.caThe BC government stands by its controversial bill aimed at addressing U.S. trade tensions. The move sparks mixed reactions locally as officials defend expanded regulatory powers.
vancouver.citynews.caVancouver gears up for an international soccer match while UBC unveils a stir stick to detect spiked drinks. Persistent housing costs, port delays, and declining tourism underline ongoing local challenges.
www.kansascitycurrent.com · news.ubc.ca · vancouver.citynews.ca · www.freightwaves.com · vancouver.citynews.ca · vancouver.citynews.caBC health warns residents to verify measles vaccination; BC Lions lose draft picks for salary cap breaches; Premier Eby retracts parts of a tariff bill amid concerns; and a joint task force launches in Kelowna for sustainable solutions.
vancouver.citynews.ca · vancouver.citynews.ca · halifax.citynews.ca · news.ok.ubc.caA debate stirs in Vancouver courts as experts weigh artificial intelligence's role in legal proceedings, challenging traditional safeguards with emerging digital tools.
toronto.citynews.caVancouver celebrates the return of an Indigenous shrine after 120 years, reinvigorating cultural pride, while Amtrak suspends service to Oregon, causing temporary travel setbacks.
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