Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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West Virginia medical professionals condemn bill that prohibits care to at-risk transgender youth
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Hundreds of medical professionals in West Virginia have signed a letter condemning a bill advancing in the House of Delegates that would bar transgender youth at risk for suic...
Feb 26, 2024
Tight budget, health-care changes expected to dominate Alberta legislature sitting
Alberta politicians are set to return to the legislature this week for a spring sitting that is expected to see the first steps on sweeping structural reforms to a health-care system grappling to find...
Feb 26, 2024
Freeland pledges pharmacare deal won't jeopardize federal finances
WARSAW, Poland - Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says pharmacare will not jeopardize Canada's fiscal standing as the federal government intends to abide by the spending rules it pledged in the fall...
Feb 25, 2024
West Virginia lawmakers push to remove a suicide risk exemption from gender-affirming care bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - Some Republican lawmakers in West Virginia want to ban transgender youth at risk for self-harm or suicide from accessing medical interventions such as hormone therapy. The GOP...
Feb 23, 2024
Maryland House OKs bill to enable undocumented immigrants to buy health insurance on state exchange
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - The Maryland House approved a measure on Friday to enable people to buy health insurance through the state's health care exchange regardless of their immigration status, with the...
Feb 23, 2024
Ahead of South Carolina primary, Trump says he strongly supports IVF after Alabama court ruling
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) - Former President Donald Trump said he would "strongly support the availability of IVF" and called on lawmakers in Alabama to preserve access to the treatment that has become a n...
Feb 23, 2024
NDP, Liberals strike deal to cover cost of diabetes medicines, birth control
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals and New Democrats have reached a deal that would allow every Canadian with a health card to access free diabetes medication and birth control, the NDP confirmed Friday. T...
Feb 23, 2024
Check you're fully immunized against measles, PHAC urges
The Public Health Agency of Canada is strongly advising everyone in Canada to check that they're fully immunized against measles, especially before travelling. Amid a global rise in measles, the agenc...
Feb 23, 2024
A list of quotes in reaction to the 2024 British Columbia budget
VICTORIA - Here's what people are saying about the 2024 British Columbia budget: "Some look at the challenges ahead and say government should respond with deep cuts, leaving people to fend for themsel...
Feb 22, 2024
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. Fin...
Feb 22, 2024
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Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipa...
