Illicit drug overdose deaths in British Columbia this year predominantly occurred after smoking drugs, according to the latest data. However, only 40 percent of supervised consumption sites in the province offer a safe space for smoking. The chief coroner, Lisa Lapointe, emphasized the need for a change in this regard. The data reveal that 65 …
Over the past two years, researchers, shellfish managers, and indigenous tribes have collaborated to investigate the impacts of the unprecedented heat dome that engulfed the Pacific Northwest in the summer of 2021. This scorching heatwave broke records, with temperatures reaching a staggering 121 degrees Fahrenheit, causing severe damage to infrastructure and ecosystems. The aftermath of …
The ongoing wildfires in British Columbia’s Interior have prompted the evacuation of hundreds of migrant workers from farms, causing strain on already crowded housing units. This has raised concerns about unsafe working conditions and the impact of smoky air on the workers’ health. Byron Cruz, a member of the Migrant Rights Network, has been organizing …
The city of Chilliwack in Canada is facing a pickleball noise problem with only three courts available. Unfortunately for Rajnish and Harpreet Dhawan, the closest court is just 30 feet away from their house. The constant sound of balls hitting paddles echoes throughout their home, even when no one is playing. The Dhawans believe their …