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British Columbia has become the first province in Canada to sign a pharmacare agreement with the federal government that would help the province fund hormone replacement therapy and diabetes expenses.Federal Health Minister Mark Holland said B.C.’s portion of the $1.5-billion national plan is estimated to be $195-million, and under the memorandum of understanding, funding could begin by April once the legislation makes it through the senate.“My objective remains, and I am confident that we can achieve it, to sign an agreement with every jurisdiction in the country, every province, every...
September 12, 2024 - 18:52 | Ashley Joannou | The Globe and Mail
Premier Danielle Smith says if Ottawa comes back this fall with a lowball estimate on Alberta’s share of the Canada Pension Plan, hard questions will have to be asked on next steps.“When we get that number, we’ll have to decide if they’re being unrealistic and unreasonable about it,” Smith told Shaun Newman on a Thursday podcast.Smith told Newman a low number changes everything.
September 12, 2024 - 18:48 | Lisa Johnson | The Globe and Mail
Calgary’s mayor says repairs on a troubled water main are ahead of schedule in Calgary.The massive Bearspaw South Feeder Main in the city’s northwest burst in June, forcing the city to ban outdoor water use and urge Calgarians to use their toilets, showers, washing machines and dishwashers less.A second round of repairs and restrictions that began in late August were slated to be completed Sept. 23, with water rationing to end three days later.
September 12, 2024 - 18:41 | | The Globe and Mail
Among the 14 players that are on the Ottawa Redblacks injured lists there are three good starting receivers in Jaelin Acklin, Bralon Addison and Kalil Pimpleton. Read More
September 12, 2024 - 18:40 | Don Brennan | Ottawa Citizen
It’s been a week since the attack at Evan Hardy Collegiate when a 15-year-old girl was intentionally lit on fire. On Thursday the school is hosting its welcome back football game.
September 12, 2024 - 18:33 | Andrew Benson | Global News - Canada
Pelletier said his experience as a full-time starter back in 2022 has calmed his nerves and prepared him to be #1 guy for as long as needed.
September 12, 2024 - 18:31 | Jacob Carr | Global News - Canada
