Researchers at Simon Fraser University say they may have discovered a gene that appears to reverse Parkinson’s disease symptoms in fruit flies. And humans have a similar gene.
The Wild Life Thrift Store on Granville Street says it has been forced to spend over $300,000 for repairs and security in the last three years related to theft and vandalism.
Search and rescue teams in Fernie and Squamish said recent requests for helicopters have initially been denied, leaving them and those needing rescue in the lurch.
Lumara said it has seen a five-fold increase in the number of people seeking help after losing a loved one to drugs and staff say they are struggling to keep up with demand.
Paws for Hope offers temporary animal foster care for people in times of crisis but they told Global News they are forced to consistently turn away people and their pets.
Amy McGregor says she has been called the N-word and been asked to give other students the N-pass — a green light to use the racial slur — since the start of the school year.
The issues arose due to ICBC's Health Care Services Terms, which allow qualifying health care services to bill ICBC directly for services provided to individuals.
The British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association and Restaurants Canada say the directive from the CRA and from WorkSafeBC are in opposition to each other.