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Opinions on cat behaviour divided, local study finds
PRINCE GEORGE - A casual conversation a few years ago between two UNBC professors was the take-off point for a recently published survey about how people respond to cats in the city. The survey was la...
Feb 28, 2023
'Beacon of hope': B.C. advocates cheer free contraception promise in 2023 budget
VICTORIA - British Columbia advocates are celebrating news the province is set to become the first in Canada to make prescription contraception free to all residents this spring, with $119 million ear...
Feb 28, 2023
Big surplus, no new taxes: Highlights of the Alberta budget
EDMONTON - Alberta's United Conservative government delivered its last budget Tuesday before an election expected in May. It includes a $2.4-billion surplus and more spending in health care, education...
Feb 28, 2023
Oil well cleanup program listed as 'key objective' in Alberta's pre-election budget
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's last budget before an expected spring election gives strong support to a proposed tax break for energy companies to fulfil their legal cleanup duties but do...
Feb 28, 2023
Woman hit in accident by bus, speaks out about no-fault insurance model
PRINCE GEORGE - Months after an accident, a Prince George woman is speaking out about ICBC's no fault insurance model.In July 2022, Lillian Carey was in a crosswalk in her electric wheelchair when she...
Feb 28, 2023
Deficits and government spending highlight the 2023 British Columbia budget
VICTORIA - Here are highlights of the 2023 British Columbia budget presented Tuesday. All costs are over three years, unless otherwise stated: $6.4 billion in new health spending, including $2.6 billi...
Feb 28, 2023
Deficits and government spending highlight the 2023 British Columbia budget
VICTORIA - Here are highlights of the 2023 British Columbia budget presented Tuesday. All costs are over three years, unless otherwise stated: $6.4 billion in new health spending, including $2.6 billi...
Feb 28, 2023
Here's what people are saying in reaction to the British Columbia budget
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government released a budget Tuesday that promises billions in new spending on health, housing and cost-of-living supports, as well as a return to deficits. Here's what...
Feb 28, 2023
Blue Jays beat Tigers, lose to Phillies in spring training action
Catcher Stevie Berman had a two-run homer off the bench and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier went 2-for-2 with a run batted in and scored two runs as a Toronto Blue Jays split squad beat the visiting Detroi...
Feb 28, 2023
Raptors sign guard Will Barton, waive centre Hernangomez
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Will Barton and, in turn, waived forward Juancho Hernangomez, the team announced Tuesday. The six-foot-five, 180-pound Barton averaged 7.7 points, 2.8 r...
Feb 28, 2023