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Coroner's inquest into UVic student's overdose death begins today

A coroner's inquest into a fatal overdose at the University of Victoria begins today. Sidney McIntyre-Starko was 18 when she died on campus in January 2024. The inquest will attempt to determine exactly what happened and to make recommendations to avoid future deaths in similar circumstances.

This B.C. woman is internet-famous for chopping wood. So, she wrote a book about it

After three years of sharing her passion for chopping wood online, Nicole Coenen has released a book all about wood and how to chop it, titled Axe in Hand: A Woodchopper's Guide to Blades, Wood and Fire.

Trey Helten, advocate for drug users in Vancouver, dead at 42

Helten managed an overdose prevention site in the Downtown Eastside, where his friend and colleague said he went above and beyond to help those in need.

This region nearly ran out of water. Locals and experts say other Canadian towns should pay attention

In 2022, B.C.’s Sunshine Coast declared a state of emergency because of drought, the first of its kind in the country. Experts warn it’s a situation that other regions will face in the coming years, particularly as the climate continues to change.

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