Interventions and overcoming addictions

Interventions and overcoming addictions

March 28, 2019 11:06 am PST.

Renowned for her experience as an interventionist, Geri Bemister explores the disease of addiction, how to overcome it and how you can approach and support someone who may be an addict.

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Ticket resale price cap: will B.C. follow Ontario’s lead?

Buying a ticket for live events can be expensive. Resale tickets have become more expensive in recent years, and a new law in Ontario mandates that tickets cannot be resold for more than their original price. Joe Sadowski reports.

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Canada Place marks 40 years as Vancouver braces for record-breaking cruise season

A record 1.4 million cruise passengers are expected in Vancouver this summer as Canada Place celebrates its 40th anniversary, bringing economic gains — and heavier downtown traffic. Joe Sadowski has more.

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Man who protected Lapu-Lapu Day attack suspect reflects on holding back crowd

In the moments after the Lapu-Lapu Day attack, angry crowds surrounded the alleged perpetrator. One man stood between them – resolute in his conviction that justice was something for the courts to dole out. Jack Rabb has more.

April 24, 2026 7:28 pm PST PST

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Community still healing one year after deadly Lapu-Lapu car-ramming attack

Sunday will mark one year since arguably the darkest day in Vancouver’s history, when a vehicle tore through the Lapu-Lapu Day festival, claiming the lives of 11 people. Now, one MLA is asking for unused donations to be returned. Kurt Black reports.

April 24, 2026 7:30 pm PST PST

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Ticket resale price cap: will B.C. follow Ontario’s lead?

Buying a ticket for live events can be expensive. Resale tickets have become more expensive in recent years, and a new law in Ontario mandates that tickets cannot be resold for more than their original price. Joe Sadowski reports.

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Canada Place marks 40 years as Vancouver braces for record-breaking cruise season

A record 1.4 million cruise passengers are expected in Vancouver this summer as Canada Place celebrates its 40th anniversary, bringing economic gains — and heavier downtown traffic. Joe Sadowski has more.

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Man who protected Lapu-Lapu Day attack suspect reflects on holding back crowd

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Hospitality industry pushes back on U.S. liquor ban

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Community still healing one year after deadly Lapu-Lapu car-ramming attack

Sunday will mark one year since arguably the darkest day in Vancouver’s history, when a vehicle tore through the Lapu-Lapu Day festival, claiming the lives of 11 people. Now, one MLA is asking for unused donations to be returned. Kurt Black reports.

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