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British Columbia's coverage of contraceptives should inspire the rest of North America

As of April 1, 2023 all residents of British Columbia gained access to free prescription contraception. This includes the birth control pill, injections and implants, IUDs and emergency contraception known as Plan B or the “morning after” pill.

The Conversation

Inclusive child care must support children with disabilities

In 2022, we spent several months listening to parents of young children with support needs as part of our study about inclusive and equitable child care in British Columbia.

The Conversation

Decriminalizing hard drugs in B.C. will help reduce the stigma of substance abuse

Substance use disorder is a chronic but treatable medical condition.

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Are Herring Making a Comeback in BC?

The fish all but disappeared from the shorelines around Squamish in the mid-1970s. Locals are monitoring signs of hope

The Walrus

Why the drug poisoning crisis in B.C. won't be addressed by the new decriminalization policy

On the same day that British Columbia began a new era in drug policy with the decriminalization of simple possession of some drugs, the province’s chief coroner provided a devastating update about the number of lives lost to illicit drugs during the previous year.

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Why is Canada snubbing internationally trained doctors during a health-care crisis?

Internationally trained doctors are being sidelined in Canada while six million Canadians do not have a family doctor.

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On World AIDS Day, Canada must lead the way in combating HIV-AIDS

Dec. 1 marks World AIDS Day. As researchers focused on fighting the HIV-AIDS epidemic, we are increasingly concerned all the progress made in the fight against the virus is at risk.

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Could an Indigenous-Owned Pipeline Be a Force for Good?

A wealth gap exists between Indigenous peoples and other Canadians. Some First Nations believe buying the Trans Mountain pipeline might fix it

The Walrus

“The New Residential School System”: How a First Nation Rallied Against the Foster Care System

A six-year-old Gitxsan girl was removed from her community in northern British Columbia. The community brought her back

The Walrus

Drug overdoses in public bathrooms are common: new tools could prevent harm and improve response

The drug poisoning crisis in Canada is at its worst in British Columbia, with over 10,000 lives lost since 2016. A key setting for overdoses in B.C. is bathrooms, though this information has not always been readily available.

The Conversation

Drax agrees deal for US pellet plant stake as it vehemently defends Canadian forestry work amid BBC claims

Panorama programme dismissed by North Yorkshire power giant bosses as supply chain secured in $22m deal

Birmingham Post

Jagan has no sincere love for BCs, says TDP leader

Why no BC MLA from Chittoor has been made a Minister, asks Dhulipalla

The Hindu

Why major Canadian railways must no longer be permitted to police themselves

Major railways in Canada, alone among private sector corporations, have their own police forces with full investigative and jurisdictional powers over accidents on, or near, their property.

The Conversation

SWMBRD Announces Successful Testing of Factory Boards

VANCOUVER, BC – TheNewswire - September 16, 2022: SWMBRD Sports Inc. (CSE:SWIM, 'CNCompany") is pleased to announce the successful completion of field testing of the first two of the mass production (ACE-TECH) version of its proprietary swimboard (the "SWMBRD"). The boards were thoroughly tested for performance in all relevant aquatic…

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A bridge to nowhere: Natural gas will not lead Canada to a sustainable energy future

The Canadian government has used Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the removal of Russian natural gas exports to justify increasing natural gas production in Canada. Much of the necessary infrastructure for producing and transporting this liquefied natural gas (LNG) would, however, take years to develop, locking Canada into an emissions…

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SUSTAINN, AREV's Ready to Use Therapeutic Foods discussed in leading article in HealthHIV

VANCOUVER, BC – TheNewswire - August 25, 2022 - AREV LIFE SCIENCES GLOBAL CORP. (CSE:AREV) (CSE:AREV) (OTC:AREVF) ("AREV" or the "Company") AREV Life Sciences Global Corporation announces today the coverage of in HealthHIV.org Article titled Another Horseman. The article can be read at https://healthhiv.org/resource/another-horseman/.

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AREV Corporate Update

VANCOUVER, BC / TheNewswire / August 10, 2022 / AREV LIFE SCIENCES GLOBAL CORP. (CSE:AREV) (OTC:AREVF) ("AREV" or the "Company") AREV Life Sciences Global Corporation announces a corporate update on progress of its business streams.

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Izotropic Finalizes Engineering and Development Transition to the United States; Establishes Operations in Primary Target Market

VANCOUVER, BC – TheNewswire - August 11, 2022 – Izotropic Corporation ("Izotropic" or the "Company") (CSE:IZO) (OTC:IZOZF) (FSE:1R3), a MedTech company commercializing IzoView, an advanced three-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT) breast imaging platform for the more accurate detection and diagnosis of breast cancer, is pleased to report the Company has successfully…

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A summer of discontent? Why public sector workers are preparing to strike in B.C.

Successful unionization drives targeting corporate employers like Amazon and Starbucks have been big news in 2022. But much larger scale collective action in the Canadian public sector may also be on the cards.

The Independent UK

Suspect in custody after multiple shootings in Canada leaves one dead, several victims injured

A spokesperson for the RCMP confirmed to CBC that there were several victims, but did not specify how many and at least one person has died

The Hindu

KCR for converting study circles as employment generation centres

Telangana Chief Minister wants steps to see that study circles set up for the SC, ST, BC and minority communities be turned into training centres for guiding aspirants in campus recruitments

Benzinga

Interra Copper Announces Market Maker Engagement

June 17, 2022 – TheNewswire - Vancouver, BC – Interra Copper Corp. (CSE:IMCX) (OTC:IMIMF) (FRA:3MX) ("Interra" or the "Company") Interra is pleased to announce that effective immediately,

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Decriminalizing hard drugs in B.C. follows decades of public health advocacy

British Columbia has become the first province to be granted an exemption under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act to remove criminal penalties for possession of opioids, cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA for personal use.

The Guardian - US

Three-year report reveals vast scale of money laundering in British Columbia

Inquiry shows cash flowing in from Asian investors has not resulted in house prices tripling over two decades

Benzinga

Tilray's Broken Coast Launches New Summer Lineup Of Cannabis Products

Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: TLRY) (TSX:TLRY) is expanding Broken Coast’s cannabis portfolio with the launch of their summer lineup of products, including: premium craft-cannabis BC (British Columbia) flower, liquid wax vapes and butane hash o

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