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Health minister says stiffer rules could prevent over-prescribing to U.S. patients

Health minister says stiffer rules could prevent over-prescribing to U.S. patients

Concern over potential drug shortages arose after a Texas-based doctor licensed in Nova Scotia wrote 17,000 prescriptions for Ozempic over three months, but for people living in the United States.
Ongoing instability keeping Canadians in 'permacrisis,' expert says

Ongoing instability keeping Canadians in 'permacrisis,' expert says

“(From) a consumer public perspective this is  a really difficult period to live in, which means we have higher volatility and unpredictability in how people are going to react to issues from day to day," public opinion researcher David Coletto says.
Rob Shaw: BC NDP whisks into Nanaimo, whizzes out after facing the heat

Rob Shaw: BC NDP whisks into Nanaimo, whizzes out after facing the heat

With nothing substantial to offer, the premier and his solicitor general received substantial public hostility
Here's what happens to government services if federal public servants go on strike

Here's what happens to government services if federal public servants go on strike

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says workers are ready to strike at any time, and whether they do is dependent on how bargaining with the Liberal government goes in the coming days. 
Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Police Patrol: Powell River RCMP report

Local officers responded to 104 calls for service from April 6 to 12
Concert in Evergreen Theatre will celebrate John Denver’s music

Concert in Evergreen Theatre will celebrate John Denver’s music

Canadian recording artists to perform singer-songwriter’s repertoire at Powell River Recreation Complex venue
Photos: The first institutional building in Canada made with hemp was just built in Vancouver

Photos: The first institutional building in Canada made with hemp was just built in Vancouver

It was designed and built entirely by a 60-member team of UBC students.
Air Canada to launch Vancouver-Dubai flights in October

Air Canada to launch Vancouver-Dubai flights in October

These are the first non-stop flights between Vancouver and Dubai
Study finds precarious employment pervasive in B.C. job market

Study finds precarious employment pervasive in B.C. job market

CCPA, SFU 'precarity' survey documents erosion of standard job numbers, benefits in the province
Housing stock remains in short supply across province: BCREA

Housing stock remains in short supply across province: BCREA

Prices reached highest level since May 2022 amid supply crunch