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Why Canadian cattle markets are matching record highs

Why Canadian cattle markets are matching record highs

Cow prices have reached $132 per hundredweight, the highest since September 2015
Health minister says stiffer rules could prevent over-prescribing to U.S. patients

Health minister says stiffer rules could prevent over-prescribing to U.S. patients

Concern over potential drug shortages arose after a Texas-based doctor licensed in Nova Scotia wrote 17,000 prescriptions for Ozempic over three months, but for people living in the United States.
Ongoing instability keeping Canadians in 'permacrisis,' expert says

Ongoing instability keeping Canadians in 'permacrisis,' expert says

“(From) a consumer public perspective this is  a really difficult period to live in, which means we have higher volatility and unpredictability in how people are going to react to issues from day to day," public opinion researcher David Coletto says.
A dozen more addiction centres coming for youth in B.C.

A dozen more addiction centres coming for youth in B.C.

VANCOUVER — Youth in British Columbia will soon have more access to mental health and addiction services at a dozen new Foundry centres.
B.C. man charged with 10 counts of sexual assault after alleged chemical attacks

B.C. man charged with 10 counts of sexual assault after alleged chemical attacks

VICTORIA — Police in Victoria say a 49-year-old man is facing 10 counts of sexual assault with a weapon after a series of attacks on women last year.
Rob Shaw: BC NDP whisks into Nanaimo, whizzes out after facing the heat

Rob Shaw: BC NDP whisks into Nanaimo, whizzes out after facing the heat

With nothing substantial to offer, the premier and his solicitor general received substantial public hostility
Fort St. John fentanyl dealer sentenced to 12 years

Fort St. John fentanyl dealer sentenced to 12 years

Dana Nazarek credited with 683 days of time served
Here's what happens to government services if federal public servants go on strike

Here's what happens to government services if federal public servants go on strike

The Public Service Alliance of Canada says workers are ready to strike at any time, and whether they do is dependent on how bargaining with the Liberal government goes in the coming days. 
Teenager, 15, hurt in stabbing on the grounds of Delta, B.C., elementary school

Teenager, 15, hurt in stabbing on the grounds of Delta, B.C., elementary school

DELTA, B.C. — Police say a teenager has been hurt in a stabbing while on the grounds of a Delta, B.C., elementary school. Delta police say the 15-year-old was attacked late Wednesday and left with stab wounds outside McCloskey Elementary School.
Opportunity for First Nations, northern communities to partner on forestry, Teegee says

Opportunity for First Nations, northern communities to partner on forestry, Teegee says

BC Assembly of First Nations regional chief Terry Teegee foresees more partnerships between First Nations and small communities to keep forest industry healthy.