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Tens of thousands of prescriptions affected in scam

Tens of thousands of prescriptions affected in scam

Five pharmacists reprimanded, fined thousands for false prescriptions
Devil’s Elbow claims Nazi salutes, homophobia in club ejection

Devil’s Elbow claims Nazi salutes, homophobia in club ejection

A B.C. tribunal has ordered a Vancouver pub to refund a free speech club event deposit after the management ejected members for alleged anti-Semitic and homophobic behaviour.
NDP promises free female contraception

NDP promises free female contraception

Contraception plan could cost $60 million, period poverty task force pledged
Liberals would cover senior drivers medical exams

Liberals would cover senior drivers medical exams

Seniors past 80 need medical exams every two years
Hospital/spending politics at play in Richmond and Surrey

Hospital/spending politics at play in Richmond and Surrey

BC Liberal election candidates in Richmond gathered behind their leader Andrew Wilkinson Saturday to commit to an expedited rebuild of the Richmond Hospital acute care tower and to critique the NDP for delays on the project.
BC Greens pitch new subsidies and funding for transit and city life

BC Greens pitch new subsidies and funding for transit and city life

Greens to invest provincial money in active and alternative transportation
B.C. sees 119 new COVID cases in last 24 hours

B.C. sees 119 new COVID cases in last 24 hours

B.C. saw 119 new cases of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours, bringing the number of active cases in the province to 1,406, provincial health officer Bonnie Henry said in a statement. The latest numbers bring the total number of COVID cases in B.C.
COVID-adjusted consumer price index shows recovery happening very slowly

COVID-adjusted consumer price index shows recovery happening very slowly

Statistics Canada is developing an adjusted Consumer Price Index (CPI) to take into account Canadians’ altered spending habits during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the latest results show that a resumption to “normal” – while happening – is taking place
Start your Christmas shopping early to avoid holiday mail surge, says Canada Post

Start your Christmas shopping early to avoid holiday mail surge, says Canada Post

Crown corporation says it is preparing for “a Christmas season like no other"
Ottawa extends current rate of wage subsidy through to December

Ottawa extends current rate of wage subsidy through to December

Federal government is also extending program until next year