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Alberta tells B.C. wineries to stop direct sales to Albertans or be barred from stores
Alberta's liquor wholesaler has given B.C. vineyards an ultimatum: Stop shipping products directly to consumers in Alberta or it will pull those wines from store shelves.
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Métis Nation B.C. explains why it joined health accord
The Métis Nation B.C. recently signed on to the Fraser Partnership Accord, which was established to ensure all services provided by Fraser Health are culturally safe. Louis De Jaeger, health minister for the Métis Nation B.C., tells the...
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Survey shows majority of Canadians concerned about personal finances in event of cancer diagnosis
The cost of living is already top of mind for Canadians, but imagine a sickness costing you a lot more money. A survey conducted by Angus Reid for the Canadian Cancer Society shows that two-thirds of Canadians believe a sudden cancer...
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This N.L. anti-tobacco group applauds B.C.’s move about nicotine pouches
British Columbia has ordered that flavoured nicotine pouches be moved behind pharmacy counters instead of being sold openly in the store. Melissa Moore of the N.L. Alliance for the Control of Tobacco says the pouches have slick packaging...
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Compassion is key to solving toxic drug crisis, B.C.’s retiring chief coroner says
Toxic drugs have killed nearly 14,000 people in British Columbia since 2016, making drug deaths a dominate issue during Lisa Lapointe’s tenure as chief coroner. She talks to The National's Ian Hanomansing about advocating for a ‘safer...
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The Path to Regulating AI with Yejin Choi | Explains
Common sense is not so common. Yejin Choi, professor and computer science researcher, thinks we need to take AI way more seriously for this very reason. Even for the most advanced AI systems, common sense remains difficult to program....
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Rents in B.C. the highest in the country — and rising
The federal government released yearly rental figures on Wednesday. And as Justin McElroy explains, that data paints an even grimmer picture about affordability and availability than before.
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Provincial health officer recommends expanding B.C.'s safer supply program
In a new report, Dr. Bonnie Henry is recommending that the province expand its safer supply program so that different drugs and consumption methods are offered. She also acknowledged that the pioneering program carries some societal...
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B.C. to make a formal apology to Doukhobors
The provincial government will be making a formal apology later this year for its treatment of children from the Doukhobor community in the Kootenays. But the apology is not seen as an entirely positive development.
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#TheMoment a rare pink fog blanketed B.C.'s Okanagan
CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks host Bob McDonald explains the science behind the pink fog that dazzled residents of British Columbia's Okanagan Valley early in the morning Jan. 31.
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Teaching AI some common sense
Common sense is not so common. Yejin Choi, professor and computer science researcher, thinks we need to take AI way more seriously for this very reason. Even for the most advanced AI systems, common sense remains difficult to program....
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Yejin Choi | BTS with EST @ TED
Common sense is not so common. Yejin Choi, professor and computer science researcher, thinks we need to take AI way more seriously for this very reason. Even for the most advanced AI systems, common sense remains difficult to program....
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How much do universities and colleges depend on international student fees?
B.C. is banning new post-secondary institutions from enrolling international students for two years in order to crack down on what it says are "exploitative practices." But Camosun College Society executive director Michel Turcotte tells...
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99-year-old New Westminster swimmer is breaking world records
Betty Brussel is making waves around the world. This 99-year-old from the White Rock Wave swimming club has garnered international acclaim after she broke three world records for her age group at an event in Victoria, B.C., on Jan. 20.
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B.C. minister announces measures to help reduce exploitation of international students
Minister of Post-Secondary Education Selina Robinson announced Jan. 29 that new institutions will not be allowed to enrol international students for two years. She also introduced additional guidelines for existing schools, including...
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Alberta focuses on treatment in the middle of a toxic drug crisis
In the face of a record number of toxic drug deaths, Alberta is moving away from harm reduction. The National’s Ian Hanomansing breaks down why the province is doubling down on treatment and recovery to solve the drug crisis.
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Why Alberta is focusing on treatment to solve its toxic drug crisis
In the face of a record number of toxic drug deaths, Alberta is moving away from harm reduction and doubling down on treatment and recovery. The National’s Ian Hanomansing breaks down The Alberta Model and why the province thinks it's...
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B.C. government apologizes to Doukhobor community
On Feb. 27, the province officially apologized for the forcible removal of children from Doukhobor families in the 1950s.
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Why is Western Canada so c-c-cold right now?
CBC News Science and Climate Specialist Darius Mahdavi explains the global climatic systems that are causing such a cold snap in British Columbia and the Prairies.
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'It's difficult breathing,' northern B.C. mayor says amid Arctic outflow
Rob Fraser, mayor of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, says there have been colder days in Fort Nelson, B.C., but not many. It was –32 C, without the wind chill, at the time of this interview.
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Goodbye Pap smear? For some B.C. women, yes
In a Canadian first, the B.C. government has unveiled a new self-screening program for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause of cervical cancer. That will mean many women in the province will be able to avoid uncomfortable...
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B.C. moves to at-home self screening for cervical cancer
In a Canadian first, the B.C. government has unveiled a new self-screening program for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV), the leading cause of cervical cancer. That will mean many women in the province will be able to avoid uncomfortable...
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Historically low snowpack levels could spell drought for B.C.'s summer
Although winter weather is finally on its way to B.C., an unusually dry and warm fall has caused extremely low snowpack across the province, which could be a sign of significant drought to come.
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Return-It recycled about '25 billion' drink containers in B.C. says CEO
President and CEO of Return-It Cindy Coutts says 40 per cent of what it collects is plastic.