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'Definition of a psychopath' rejected for parole in violent Okanagan rape
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (510+ words) Published 2:13 pm Wednesday, August 19, 2026 WARNING: This article contains details about a criminal sexual assault and may be disturbing to some readers. If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual violence, contact the 24-hour Sexual Assault Support Crisis…...
Chilliwack art show shares lived experiences of homelessness, addiction
1+ week, 6+ day ago (373+ words) Published 10:50 am Wednesday, August 12, 2026 People who have experienced homelessness, mental health issues and addiction have come together to share their artwork as part of a free public exhibition on the weekend. Ruth and Naomi’s Mission (RAN) and the Chilliwack Salvation…...
Court finds parts of B.C.???s involuntary care unconstitutional
2+ week, 4+ day ago (962+ words) Published 1:37 pm Friday, August 7, 2026 By Lauren Collins/Black Press A B.C. Supreme Court justice has found a section of B.C.’s Mental Health Act unconstitutional when it comes to involuntary care and a director’s powers at provincial facilities. Justice Lauren Blake, in…...
Elder abuse incidents increasing in B.C., senior’s advocate says
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (331+ words) Published 4:40 pm Monday, June 15, 2026 June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and an opportunity to raise awareness of increasing reports of abuse and neglect of older adults in B.C., says the Office of the Seniors Advocate. Elder abuse can take many…...
Man running Vancouver to Ontario for $100K mental health fundraiser
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1186+ words) Published 5:40 pm Friday, May 1, 2026 WARNING: This article contains content which may be distressing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised. If you feel like you are in crisis or are considering suicide, please call the Crisis Centre BC suicide hotline…...
Digital tools, podcasts offer new paths to mental health support
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (643+ words) Published 11:30 am Tuesday, April 21, 2026 All ages and abilities can create a Tangle which, according to practitioners, helps with mindfulness and stress relief. (Kari Fredheim/Campbell River Mirror) Zentangle patterns allow people the opportunity to focus and gain an increased sense…...
Big White under international spotlight hosting the 25th FIPS World Congress
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (299+ words) Published 12:20 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Delegates from 12 countries during the Fédération Internationale des Patrouilles de Ski (FIPS) 23th World Congress held at Big White from March 27 to April 3. (Big White Ski Resort) The world’s most highly-touted ski patrollers have gathered at Big…...
B.C. attorney general pushing for social media age restrictions
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (411+ words) Published 12:53 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2026 B.C.’s attorney general is pressing the federal government to regulate social media. (Pressfoto) B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma says she is urging the federal government to limit social media access for minors by introducing similar restrictions…...
B.C. family’s deaths ruled homicide-suicide by Coroner’s jury
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (451+ words) Published 1:30 am Thursday, February 12, 2026 A coroner’s inquest into the deaths of Christopher Duong, his wife, Janet Nguyen, and their two children, Alexander and Harlan Duong, was held at the Burnaby Coroner’s Court last week. (BC Coroners Service) A coroner’s inquest…...
Hope Art Machine offers creative workshop for adults with cognitive disabilities
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (925+ words) Published 2:30 pm Thursday, February 5, 2026 Kenny Nishimura working on his mug. Adults enrolled in Tillicum Centre’s day program glazed mugs at the Art Machine during one of the workshops in January 2026. (Natasha Davidson/Submitted) Mugs that were glazed by participants from…...