Tag: Daniele Behn Smith
COVID-19, toxic drug crisis contributing to shortened lifespan for BC Indigenous residents
A new study says the life expectancy of First Nations people in B-C declined precipitously between 2017 and 2021.
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B.C. adds 5k jobs in June, led by gains in part-time work
British Columbia added 5,000 jobs in June but saw a dip in full-time employment, according to the latest jobs report from Statistics Canada.Â
B.C. maintains decision to end drug coverage for girl with rare, fatal disease
B.C. is standing by the decision not to continue drug coverage for a Vancouver Island girl with a rare, fatal disease.Â
Measles cases reported in B.C. this year top 100
B.C.’s health officials have said 102 cases of measles have been reported across B.C. so far this year, with most of those in the Northern Health region.
Puck drop date set for KIJHL season
The puck will drop on the 2025-26 KIJHL regular season on Friday, September 19, when the league’s 21 teams each embark on a 44-game schedule.
Council votes to bring Baker Street market back downtown
Following months of community debate and vendor frustration, Nelson’s Wednesday farmers market will return to it’s longtime home on Baker Street next week (July 16).Â
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