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Buying booze is down in B.C., and women’s representation is up in the tech sector. BIV’s Tyler Orton has your business news.

Health and tourism officials in Fiji say seven foreigners have been hospitalized after drinking cocktails at a resort bar. The group included four Australian tourists and an American, according to local news reports. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Dec. 16, 2024.

The government of Laos, in Southeast Asia, is vowing to track the source of a suspected “mass alcohol poisoning” in a resort town popular with backpackers. At least six tourists are dead after consuming drinks that appear to have been “laced with methanol”. As Bianca Facchinei reports, travellers are being warned to stay alert.

Dr. Iris Gorfinkel is here to unpack the week’s biggest health headlines. We dive into the deadly rabies case in Brantford Ontario and what we know so far. We also explore why the government isn’t offering the Novavax COVID vaccine and look at what’s driving low vaccination rates. Plus, find out why more Canadians are...

This first episode of the new season features an exclusive interview with Ontario Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy on expanded alcohol sales in the province, as well as updated polling numbers and an update from Parliament Hill on the Trudeau government’s start to the fall legislative session.

For about 500 years Germany has had a law about beer production — it can only contain four ingredients: malt, hops yeast and water. It was based on food safety but in 2024 there is a new trend taking hold — removing the alcohol. Heather Yourex-West looks into the buzz behind non-alcoholic beer.

Dr. Sabrina Eliason, a pediatrician at the University of Alberta, joined Global News at Noon to explain why the group of doctors feels like the term “fetal alcohol spectrum disorder” does not help identify the specific needs of each individual or improve access to treatment.

How many alcoholic drinks do you have in a week? That question was posed to Canadians in a survey and most of them said they had no drinks at all, a new Statistics Canada report shows.

Regina Police Service is utilizing a new tool that will help to identify drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol, as Sarah Jones explains it’s a valuable asset to keeping the roads safe in the Queen City.

Toasting to the holidays with an alcoholic beverage often goes hand in hand. But all that celebrating can be costly. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has some budget friendly options.

Cutting off power to 1.5 million Americans, restricting imports of U.S.-made alcohol, and limiting exports of Canadian critical minerals are among the list of measures the Ford government is considering if a looming trade war with the incoming Trump administration escalates in the new year. Colin D’Mello reports.

Winnipeg police along with the RCMP will be testing everyone pulled over during a check stop for alcohol as part of the holiday checkstop program this year, and they are also able to test for drugs like cannabis and cocaine.

The Canadian government has issued new travel advisories regarding food and drink safety after a tragic case of alcohol poisoning in Laos, that claimed six lives. Travel health expert Dr. Walter Owsianik joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss how travelers can stay safe during the holiday season.

Brunch is a great way to share a meal and a toast. Robbie Kane, owner of Cafe Medina joins Jennifer Palma on Global News at Noon Weekend BC for Saturday Sips with warm, chilled and non-alcoholic brunch drink options.

First Nation safety officers will now be searching for alcohol – in any luggage or freight headed to Manto Sipi Cree Nation.

A second Australian teenager who fell critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos has died in a hospital in Bangkok, her family said Friday, bringing the death toll in the mass poisoning of foreign tourists to six.

WATCH: Canadian Men’s Health Foundation says there are significant declines in Alcohol Use Disorder and cigarette smoking. Meanwhile, diet, exercise, and sleep habits remain unchanged.

Abbotsford police are training more officers in drug and alcohol detection during roadside tests, following a spike in impaired driving. Taya Fast reports.

Winnipeg city hall is gauging the public’s appetite for potential new taxes on alcohol, online deliveries, vehicle registration and other items.

MADD Canada National President Tanya Hansen Pratt discusses the organization’s latest education campaign, and the importance of teaching kids about the risks of combining alcohol, drugs and driving.