5 h. ago B.C. government provides guidance about involuntary care for people under 19

This guidance is to help clarify for physicians when young people can be admitted under the Mental Health Act at the request of parents or guardians.

Politics

4 d. ago B.C. group pushes back against involuntary care, saying it will criminalize people

The B.C. government announced last week that if passed, the bill's current language around involuntary care would make it clearer and more concise.

Events

9 d. ago B.C. NDP's act of desperation to not lose battle over involuntary care

Vaughn Palmer: Last-minute change to Mental Health Act shows every sign of a government making things up as it goes along

Events

1 week ago B.C. government proposes changes to language around involuntary care

The B.C. government is seeking changes to the wording of the provincial Mental Health Act to provide better protections for staff involved in involuntary care.

Politics

1 week ago B.C. to tweak Mental Health Act to protect health workers delivering involuntary care: Premier Eby

Premier David Eby and Health Minister Josie Osborne announced the proposed amendments Monday to offer stronger legal protections

Society

4 w. ago Takeaways: Ottawa Senators battle back, but lose in overtime to Boston Bruins

"It's a good point on the road for how we played," said coach Travis Green, who was unimpressed with the way his club performed for the first 35 minutes

Events