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Ottawa unveils national pharmacare plan

Health Minister Mark Holland released the long-awaited details of the federal government’s pharmacare plan on Thursday, with a commitment to cover some diabetes treatments and contraception.If the bill, C-64, passes Parliament, Holland will begin negotiating with the provinces and territories on a funding commitment...

Snow and rain across BC through Wednesday

On Wednesday till midnight, snow can be firmly transferring over to rainfall across the lower elevations, except the eastern Fraser Valley. Tuesday evening seem to be some difficult time on the roads for Vancouver Island or in the Lower Mainland drivers. A low-pressure...
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Ottawa unveils national pharmacare plan

Health Minister Mark Holland released the long-awaited details of the federal government’s pharmacare plan...

Snow and rain across BC through Wednesday

On Wednesday till midnight, snow can be firmly transferring over to rainfall across the...

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