The B.C. budget revealed a measure to cover prescription birth control products, copper IUDs and Plan B emergency contraceptives starting April 1, 2023....
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What people are saying about B.C.’s budget
The British Columbia government released a budget Tuesday that promises billions in new spending on health, housing and cost-of-living supports, as well as a return to deficits....
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SCOTUS Conservatives Cool To Biden’s Student Loan Cancellation Plan
Conservatives justices on the U.S. Supreme Court took aim at President Joe Biden’s plan for canceling some $400 billion in student loans and sticking taxpayers with the bill, implying Congressional approval may be required....
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‘Detransition Awareness Day’ Event Poised To Yield Largest Turnout Yet
An upcoming event intended to bring awareness to the growing number of children and adults who no longer identify as transgender is anticipated to be the largest ever. An event for “Detrans Awareness Day”...
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Twitter Unveils New Changes On Platform Surrounding Its Policy On Violence
Twitter Safety rolled out a new policy Tuesday afternoon to tackle the problem of threats and violence on the platform, saying that the company has a zero-tolerance policy toward the offenses. “We’ve made a...
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Kids in Surrey B.C. benefit from the health benefits of bhangra dancing
When nine-year-old Viaan Deol goes to bhangra lessons twice a week, his favourite part is seeing all the friends he’s made from different schools in Surrey, B.C....
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B.C. budget: $4.2B deficit forecast amid new program spending, economic headwinds
The British Columbia government is projecting a more than $4 billion deficit in a 2023-2024 budget packed with new spending aimed at health care and affordability measures....
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B.C. budget: Renters’ rebate, welfare boost, expanded tax credits among affordability measures
After more than five years of promises, Premier David Eby’s government has finally revealed its plan to offer a rebate to the province’s renters in Tuesday’s budget....
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B.C. budget: Billions earmarked for health care, addictions treatment
More than $2.3 billion of that money will come this year, and see health spending in B.C. grow to $28.6 billion, more than a third of the entire provincial budget....
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It Pays To Be A Democrat’s Spouse: The Latest Members Of Congress Accused Of Shelling Out Big Bucks To Loved Ones
Some believe that the cushiest job in the world is playing as a backup quarterback in the NFL but, as of late, perhaps the sweetest gig one can land is being the spouse of...
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