However, in 1911, the Parliament passed the Opium and Drug Act, championed by McKenzie King, which added opium – among other drugs – to the list of prohibited substances. Scholars argued that the ...
A handful of B.C. communities are helping to set the stage for the future of cancer treatments. BC Cancer has launched a clinical trial called SIMPLIFY, led by BC Cancer oncologist Dr. Rob Olson, ...
The Topley Volunteer Fire Department is now equipped with a LUCAS device (LUND University Cardiopulmonary Assist System). It is an automated device that performs mechanical chest compressions during a ...
The B.C. Lions will be at home to start the CFL playoffs. The Lions earned the right to host a West Division semifinal contest after recording a tough 27-21 road win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders ...
A big name in the Canadian music scene will grace the stage during the Agassiz Holiday Train stop this year. The CPKC Holiday Train schedule just rolled out and The Barenaked Ladies have been ...
The annual Topley Show and Shine is where horsepower meets heart. Every year, the event is held at the Topley Fire Department parking lot. Vehicles are registered without having to pay a fee, but are ...
This year the Remembrance Day ceremony had beautiful weather and clear skies. It is very rare for this day to have such nice weather, usually it is a little short of a snowstorm. Starting at the ...
Editor's Note: This article contains descriptions of abuse endured or witnessed by residential school survivors that may be triggering. It mentions violence against children, including physical, ...
A group with Salt Spring ties is aiming to pacify tensions between Canada and the United States through a meeting of boats on the water. Hands Across the Water runs Sept. 19 to 21, and was born from ...
In many parts of Canada, bears are preparing for hibernation. During this time of the year, a bear can consume 20,000 calories a day. While bears are wildlife, they also appear in children’s stories ...
A B.C. cowboy poet known as a children’s entertainer has settled down to a slower-paced life in Castlegar and is now taking his talents to a much older audience. Born in Slocan Park 87 years ago, Jake ...
Little Angels Daycare attendees were out and all dressed up on Friday, October 31, Halloween day. They stopped at many businesses, including Lakes District News, along their route. (Nikki ...
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