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Free IVF in British Columbia will ‘save marriages,’ says father of two

Free IVF in British Columbia will ‘save marriages,’ says father of two

VANCOUVER — Liam Iliffe says he was almost brought to tears when he heard British Columbia was introducing one free cycle of invitro fertilization treatment for anyone who wants to start a family.
Here’s a look at the 2024 B.C. budget, by the numbers

Here’s a look at the 2024 B.C. budget, by the numbers

VICTORIA — British Columbia Finance Minister Katrine Conroy has delivered an election-year budget that includes benefits for families and businesses as well as an increased deficit. Here are some of its key numbers and estimates: $7.
Ontario seeks to overrule independent energy board on natural gas decision

Ontario seeks to overrule independent energy board on natural gas decision

TORONTO — Ontario's energy minister introduced legislation Thursday to overturn a decision on natural gas connections by the province's independent energy regulator, a move decried by environmental advocates as a setback to progress on clean energy.
B.C. budget highlights, from soaring deficit to family benefit boost and free IVF

B.C. budget highlights, from soaring deficit to family benefit boost and free IVF

VICTORIA — The 2024 British Columbia budget includes new spending measures designed to ease high costs of living, while significantly boosting the province’s deficit.
Supreme Court of Canada to review Good Samaritan drug overdose case

Supreme Court of Canada to review Good Samaritan drug overdose case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada says it will review the case of a man arrested after calling for help to save a friend overdosing on drugs in a case that has raised questions surrounding the Good Samaritan law.
Republicans vote to make it harder to amend Missouri Constitution

Republicans vote to make it harder to amend Missouri Constitution

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republican lawmakers on Thursday voted to make it harder to change the Missouri Constitution amid a campaign to restore abortion rights through a voter-backed constitutional amendment.
Trudeau announces funding for affordable housing construction in Cape Breton

Trudeau announces funding for affordable housing construction in Cape Breton

MEMBERTOU, NOVA SCOTIA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau travelled to Nova Scotia on Thursday to announce $13.3 million in funding to fast-track construction of 367 housing units over the next three years.
Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB' and takes aim at Trump during fundraiser for 2024 election

Biden calls Putin a 'crazy SOB' and takes aim at Trump during fundraiser for 2024 election

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — During a fundraiser for his reelection campaign Wednesday night, President Joe Biden called Russian President Vladimir Putin a “crazy SOB” and took aim at former President Donald Trump's comments comparing himself to the Russian
Trump faces warning signs that his fundraising prowess may have limits in 2024 campaign

Trump faces warning signs that his fundraising prowess may have limits in 2024 campaign

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's legendary ability to raise massive sums of political cash may be on a collision course with a new and unpleasant reality.
Nova Scotia Liberal Brendan Maguire crosses floor to join Tory cabinet

Nova Scotia Liberal Brendan Maguire crosses floor to join Tory cabinet

HALIFAX — One of the Nova Scotia government’s most outspoken Opposition critics did a political about-turn Thursday, crossing the floor to join the Progressive Conservatives — and become a cabinet minister.
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