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Initial IVF treatments to be publicly funded in B.C. starting next year

Initial IVF treatments to be publicly funded in B.C. starting next year

B.C. will join other provinces, including Ontario, Manitoba and Quebec, in funding an initial IVF treatment — which typically costs about $15,000 to $20,000 per cycle.
B.C. budget: Questions abound in Crown, agency forecasts

B.C. budget: Questions abound in Crown, agency forecasts

FIFA, inflation cloud forecasts for Crown agencies in latest B.C. budget.
After five months, BC Ferries has yet to resume in-person meetings

After five months, BC Ferries has yet to resume in-person meetings

Community engagement suffers, says Southern Sunshine Coast FAC chair as BC Ferries faces criticism for lack of responsiveness and delays.
B.C. sex worker killer, child abuser gets bail

B.C. sex worker killer, child abuser gets bail

Jatin Patel is accused of breaching a long-term supervision order after convictions for killing a sex worker and for sexually assaulting adolescent females.
Arshdeep Bains getting top-six shot with Canucks

Arshdeep Bains getting top-six shot with Canucks

J.T. Miller and Brock Boeser had a new linemate at Thursday's morning skate in Seattle: Arshdeep Bains.
B.C. nurse banned five years after sex assault convictions

B.C. nurse banned five years after sex assault convictions

"The inquiry committee found that the most severe outcome was necessary to ensure that public safety was not compromised."
All oil and natural gas permits in B.C. waters relinquished, energy minister says

All oil and natural gas permits in B.C. waters relinquished, energy minister says

Chevron Canada has relinquished the last of 227 oil and gas exploration permits that once blanketed B.C.’s coast to the federal government
Flushed finances: B.C. woman's drunken deuce costs big

Flushed finances: B.C. woman's drunken deuce costs big

A woman became inebriated and defecated throughout a man's home, "damaging his carpet, recliner, bed, pillows, comforter, sheets, and mattress protector."
ICYMI in Whistler: Isobel MacLaurin passes at 92

ICYMI in Whistler: Isobel MacLaurin passes at 92

RMOW to keep sourcing asphalt from Cheakamus Crossing; Team Squamish Cycling to host March 1 fundraiser
Survey finds more students self harming, but fewer using alcohol or cannabis

Survey finds more students self harming, but fewer using alcohol or cannabis

The 2023 B.C. Adolescent Health Survey pegs the number of students engaging in self harm, such as cutting or starving themselves, at 24 per cent, up from 17 per cent in 2018.