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Yukon pharmacare deal to cover contraceptives, diabetes meds at little or no cost

Yukon pharmacare deal to cover contraceptives, diabetes meds at little or no cost

WHITEHORSE — The Yukon and federal governments have announced a $9.5-million pharmacare agreement over four years, giving universal access to contraceptive and diabetes medications for the territory's residents.
Man convicted of manslaughter in 2023 stabbing of teen on Surrey, B.C., bus

Man convicted of manslaughter in 2023 stabbing of teen on Surrey, B.C., bus

Homicide investigators say a man has been found guilty of manslaughter in the 2023 stabbing death of a 17-year-old boy on a bus in Surrey, B.C. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team says in a statement that Kaiden Mintenko from Burnaby, B.C.
Prime Minister Mark Carney expected to call a federal election on Sunday

Prime Minister Mark Carney expected to call a federal election on Sunday

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to launch a federal election campaign Sunday and send Canadians to the polls as soon as April 28. While sources would not confirm the date of the vote, federal campaigns must run at least 37 days.
Fire chief says blaze in Burnaby, B.C., highrise injures 15, three seriously

Fire chief says blaze in Burnaby, B.C., highrise injures 15, three seriously

BURNABY, B.C. — A fire in a highrise in the Metro Vancouver suburb of Burnaby has sent 15 to hospital, three of them with serious injuries.
Canada pledges nearly $100M for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

Canada pledges nearly $100M for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

OTTAWA — The federal Liberals are announcing nearly $100 million in humanitarian relief and governance support for Palestinians, days before a widely expected election.
Poll suggests Canadians are growing more alarmed by U.S. tariffs and aggression

Poll suggests Canadians are growing more alarmed by U.S. tariffs and aggression

OTTAWA — A new poll suggests Canadians are feeling increasingly alarmed by U.S. tariffs, President Donald Trump and American economic aggression.
Experts say early report suggests Delta plane descended too fast before Toronto crash

Experts say early report suggests Delta plane descended too fast before Toronto crash

TORONTO — Aviation experts say a preliminary report into a plane crash at Toronto's Pearson airport suggests the aircraft came down at a high speed and touched down hard enough to break its landing gear.
World Happiness Report lists Canada as happiest G7 country

World Happiness Report lists Canada as happiest G7 country

Canada may be the happiest member of the G7, according to the recently released World Happiness report, but it's taken quite a tumble over the past couple of decades.
Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, Quebec student activist turned political leader, stepping down

Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, Quebec student activist turned political leader, stepping down

MONTREAL — Gabriel Nadeau-Dubois, co-spokesperson of the left-wing Québec solidaire party who rose to prominence during the 2012 student strike, is stepping down from the party's leadership team.
Liberals vow to cut GST for first-time homebuyers purchasing homes for $1M or less

Liberals vow to cut GST for first-time homebuyers purchasing homes for $1M or less

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government will scrap the GST for first-time homebuyers who purchase a home with a sale price at or below $1 million.
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