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B.C. aims to end 'period poverty,' expand access to menstrual products

B.C. aims to end 'period poverty,' expand access to menstrual products

BURNABY, B.C. — The British Columbia government says it is providing $750,000 to expand access to free menstrual products for people who need them and to help the United Way establish a task force to consider how to end "period poverty.
Environment Canada warns of heavy rain for parts of northern B.C., flood watch posted

Environment Canada warns of heavy rain for parts of northern B.C., flood watch posted

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada warns prolonged rains will drench parts of northern B.C. over the weekend, raising the potential for localized flooding.
U.S. officials stop boat with 1,400 pounds of meth headed toward Canada

U.S. officials stop boat with 1,400 pounds of meth headed toward Canada

SEATTLE — U.S. authorities say they stopped a small boat carrying a large shipment of methamphetamine after they saw it riding low in the water near the Canadian border with Washington state. U.S.
World Cup controversy set to spark $10M compensation claim against Canadian Soccer Association

World Cup controversy set to spark $10M compensation claim against Canadian Soccer Association

Iranian government official lashes out at CSA for cancelling World Cup tune-up match in BC Place.
What do pipelines have to do with reconciliation?

What do pipelines have to do with reconciliation?

First Nation environmental assessments and ownership are the new way of doing business
J-Pod back in Salish Sea, with healthy female calf

J-Pod back in Salish Sea, with healthy female calf

Presence of J-Pod in Island waters so soon in season regarded as a good sign
Convicted offender sold toys at Prince George convention

Convicted offender sold toys at Prince George convention

The operator of Galactic Funko was convicted of luring a child online in 2006.
Surrey man dies from injuries in Whalley-area shooting

Surrey man dies from injuries in Whalley-area shooting

SURREY, B.C. — The RCMP say a 58-year-old Surrey man has died after suffering serious injuries in a shooting in the city's Whalley neighbourhood last weekend. The Mounties have identified the victim as Michael Gordon Brown.
Bitcoin mining coming to Prince George, Mackenzie

Bitcoin mining coming to Prince George, Mackenzie

Australian tech company Iris Energy is investing millions in two new data centres in northern B.C.
B.C. cannabis company loses bid to suppress disaffected shareholder

B.C. cannabis company loses bid to suppress disaffected shareholder

Emerald Health Sciences sought an injunction against a shareholder who raised concerns about company ties to a major U.S. fraud investigation.