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B.C. transplant specialist says drug overdose organ donors on the rise

B.C. transplant specialist says drug overdose organ donors on the rise

The Canadian Transplant Society said it makes no difference to transplant recipients if an organ comes from someone killed by drug overdose.
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B.C. to get $10-million boost to fight opioid crisis

B.C. to get $10-million boost to fight opioid crisis

The federal government announces $65 million across Canada in response to the opioid overdose crisis.
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B.C. forest recovery gets $150 million

B.C. forest recovery gets $150 million

Forest Enhancement Society gets one-time grant to clean up forest fire fuel and plant trees around the province
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B.C. and Ottawa reach $1.4-billion mental health and home care deal

B.C. and Ottawa reach $1.4-billion mental health and home care deal

The province is the sixth to sign a separate deal after failed attempts to secure a multilateral accord.
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B.C. government investigates PharmaNet data breach

B.C. government investigates PharmaNet data breach

Prescription drug information of 7,500 people exposed in breaches at four doctors' offices, Health Minister Terry Lake says
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New ICBC windshield repair plan saves drivers money

New ICBC windshield repair plan saves drivers money

Starting this spring, drivers who have optional insurance from ICBC will be able to have rock chips fixed for free - if it's safe to do so.
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VIDEO: Pre-election throne speech hints at tax cut

VIDEO: Pre-election throne speech hints at tax cut

Premier Christy Clark names David Emerson new US trade envoy, promises more addiction treatment beds
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B.C. sees rise in organ donations and transplants in 2016

B.C. sees rise in organ donations and transplants in 2016

More than 600 people, however, are still on the waiting list for donations.
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More funds needed for seniors' care

More funds needed for seniors' care

The BC Care Providers Association has a plan that would see $300 million injected into looking after seniors and their caregivers.
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Costly Parkinson’s treatment to be covered for ‘small group’ of British Columbians

Costly Parkinson’s treatment to be covered for ‘small group’ of British Columbians

Health Minister Terry Lake said ‘suitable patients’ will be identified as part of a pilot project.
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