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Study finds more women opted for IUDs after B.C. made birth control free

Study finds more women opted for IUDs after B.C. made birth control free

A new study shows more women opted for long-acting birth control methods after British Columbia began covering the cost, which researchers say is strong reason for Ottawa's pharmacare plan to do the same.
Ottawa, B.C. provide $77M to bring high-speed internet to nearly 7,000 households

Ottawa, B.C. provide $77M to bring high-speed internet to nearly 7,000 households

ARMSTRONG, B.C. — The federal and B.C. governments are providing more than $77 million in combined funding to bring high-speed internet to more than 6,900 homes in the province.
Man believed drowned after falling into Coquihalla River near Hope, B.C.

Man believed drowned after falling into Coquihalla River near Hope, B.C.

Access to the Othello Tunnels in Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park near Hope, B.C., has been closed as emergency responders work to recover the body of a man believed to have drowned.
Residential fire kills two people in Prince George, B.C., RCMP say

Residential fire kills two people in Prince George, B.C., RCMP say

PRINCE GEORGE — A residential fire has killed two people in Prince George, B.C. A statement from the RCMP says firefighters told police they were responding to the blaze shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Friday.
Delta business aircraft crashes in Newfoundland, two dead

Delta business aircraft crashes in Newfoundland, two dead

Incident happened in Deer Lake, Newfoundland, Saturday afternoon
Whistler COS issues alert after coyote bites off-leash dog

Whistler COS issues alert after coyote bites off-leash dog

Public advised to avoid Hot Dog Alley trail and keep dogs on-leash
Tragedy on the water: Man dies near Squamish-Cheakamus river junction

Tragedy on the water: Man dies near Squamish-Cheakamus river junction

A suspected medical event may have led to the death of a man who was enjoying time on the water before being discovered by his companion.
District of Squamish faces potential strike as union votes 100% in favour of job action

District of Squamish faces potential strike as union votes 100% in favour of job action

A unanimous vote by CUPE Local 2269 members has set the stage for a potential labour disruption in Squamish, where approximately 250 municipal employees are demanding better wages and working conditions.
B.C. man files class action against Amazon for Alexa data collection

B.C. man files class action against Amazon for Alexa data collection

B.C. Supreme Court proposed class action against Amazon claims privacy breaches and the retention of data to train AI.
B.C. high court rejects child porn possession appeal

B.C. high court rejects child porn possession appeal

Sentencing judge: "These victims may be unknown but they are out there somewhere."