However, in 1911, the Parliament passed the Opium and Drug Act, championed by McKenzie King, which added opium – among other drugs – to the list of prohibited substances. Scholars argued that the ...

A handful of B.C. communities are helping to set the stage for the future of cancer treatments. BC Cancer has launched a clinical trial called SIMPLIFY, led by BC Cancer oncologist Dr. Rob Olson, ...

Quesnel’s Mitch Love has been relieved of his duties as assistant coach of the Washington Capitals. On Sunday, Oct. 26, the team announced that the decision “follows the findings of an NHL-led ...

The Vancouver Rise FC are going to the Northern Super League (NSL) finals after a 4-3 win on penalties against the Ottawa Rapid FC Saturday (FC). The Rapid FC hosted the Rise FC in the second leg of ...

This year the Remembrance Day ceremony had beautiful weather and clear skies. It is very rare for this day to have such nice weather, usually it is a little short of a snowstorm. Starting at the ...

Veteran goalie coach Joey Ali has worked in a lot of rinks in the Lower Mainland. Now he can add the Pacific Coliseum to that list. Ali, who has helped coach with the women’s national team at their ...

A group with Salt Spring ties is aiming to pacify tensions between Canada and the United States through a meeting of boats on the water. Hands Across the Water runs Sept. 19 to 21, and was born from ...

In many parts of Canada, bears are preparing for hibernation. During this time of the year, a bear can consume 20,000 calories a day. While bears are wildlife, they also appear in children’s stories ...

A B.C. cowboy poet known as a children’s entertainer has settled down to a slower-paced life in Castlegar and is now taking his talents to a much older audience. Born in Slocan Park 87 years ago, Jake ...

Highway 97 remains closed after a serious crash at the intersection with Road 1 just past the Oliver Airport. The crash occurred just after 2 p.m., with the closure still in effect as of 5 p.m.

This Saturday is a historic day as the “first-ever women’s professional soccer championship” is played in Canada. Vancouver Rise FC and AFC Toronto will play for the Diana B. Matheson Cup at BMO Field ...