British Columbia
Report on Systemic Racism in Healthcare Reveals New Horrors, Chief Investigator Says
The investigation was launched after ER nurses and doctors were caught playing a racist game about Indigenous people's blood alcohol levels. Now more than 10,000 people have complained about mistreatment.
Video Shows White Politicians Targeting Female Colleague With Sexist Remarks
In the video, B.C. Liberal candidate Jane Thornthwaite tells a group of politicians that NDP candidate Bowinn Ma is "very pretty lady" who uses her "cleavage" to get what she wants.
Judge Allows Annulment Because Husband Couldn't Keep Erection
The Canadian judge voided the marriage because the couple was unable to consummate it. The man blamed his partner for his impotence and claims he can have sex now.
Amid Worst Air in the World, Many Unhoused Communities Left Unprotected
As wildfire smoke engulfed the Pacific Northwest, unhoused communities faced the highest risk.
Man Organized Vicious Beating of Grade 9 Student Who Punched His Son
The B.C. father was ordered to pay $479K after the attack left the student with two black eyes, a concussion, a broken nose, and bruising.
A Northern Canadian Town Wants to Bubble With Part of Alaska
Stewart, B.C., and Hyder, Alaska, basically form "one community," Stewart's mayor said. The U.S.-Canada border closure is making life difficult for residents.
The Founder of Poole's Land, a Psychedelic Commune in the Rainforest, Dies
Michael Poole was a complicated, eccentric father figure to thousands of young people who wanted a life off the grid.
Australians Fled Whistler, Now It Needs Them Back
“We went from a staff of about 15 down to a staff of three within a week,” one local business owner told VICE.
Thousands of Immigrant Doctors Can't Fight Coronavirus in Canada
Physicians with experience in conflict and triage are struggling to get their international credentials recognized.
BC Will Prescribe Heroin Alternatives to Slow Overdoses and COVID-19 Exposure
An emergency harm reduction strategy allows dependent drug users to take home medical replacements for fentanyl, meth, and other street drugs.
The Neighbours Going Out of Their Way to Provide Coronavirus Relief
Before Canada announced its multi-billion dollar aid package, Vancouverites started solving each other’s dilemmas on social media.
RCMP Offers to Move Back From Wet’suwet’en, but With Conditions
Police say they’ll move to a nearby town if land defenders will allow pipeline workers to access construction sites.