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Mother of girl with rare condition 'very grateful' after B.C. reinstates coverage of $1M drug

British Columbia's minister of health says the province has reinstated coverage for an expensive drug used by a Vancouver Island girl with a rare and terminal genetic condition. 

2 elderly women seriously injured in Burnaby hit-and-run, days after senior hit in East Vancouver

Two elderly women are in hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in Burnaby on Thursday night, the second hit-and-run involving a senior pedestrian in Metro Vancouver in under a week.

B.C. limits sale of 2 more diabetes drugs used for weight loss

British Columbia's Ministry of Health is limiting the sales of two more diabetes drugs to curb their off-label use for weight loss and preserve supply for people who are diabetic.

Clearwater, B.C., braces for potential of massive mine that could nearly double its population

Taseko Mines says it is moving ahead with environmental assessments for the Yellowhead Copper Project. While this doesn't mean the project is a go, the District of Clearwater is preparing for what could be a population boom.

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