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British Columbians on certain drugs for arthritis and diabetes will have six months to transition to equivalent less-costly drugs, as the province expands use of “biosimilars.” The move is expected to save $96 million over the first three years.

At least two people will die in motorcycle crashes on B.C. roads each weekend this summer, if this year follows the same trend as last year.

May 23 was World Turtle Day and members of the Sunshine Coast Wildlife Project celebrated this past week by weeding nesting beaches to prepare them for turtle nesting season.

Building of new structure on Texada awaits grant funding of 85 per cent

Federal election opponents react to byelection upset

Company asks for short-term exemption to come up with safe solution behind Cranberry Lake

B.C. Ferries is seeking outside help to cut back on underwater noise coming from its ships in order to protect killer whales.

Bear problem troublesome in Townsite, according to homeowner

Branding is designed to represent region

Powell River RCMP reported the following for May 16 to 22, 2019.