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 ...
Groups of turkey vultures headed for the southernmost tip of Vancouver Island during fall migration south are capturing the attention of outdoor enthusiasts across Greater Victoria. This is prime time ...
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 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 ...
Half a century ago, sea otters were on the brink of extinction along British Columbia’s coast. Pulled from the frigid, untamed waters of Alaska, these charismatic creatures were brought back to their ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A company based in Maple Ridge has made some business history, becoming the largest Employee Ownership Trust in Canada, and the first from the social services sector. Taproot Community Support ...
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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