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March 30, 2024

A patient displays medications and a $50 cash kickback that a pharmacy employee delivered to him, in violation of College of Pharmacists of B.C. bylaws, on Feb. 6, 2024, in Vancouver. The man tells The Globe and Mail that the pharmacy pays him $50 per week and does not change his fentanyl patches, as ordered by his doctor.

A patient displays medications and a $50 cash kickback that a pharmacy employee delivered to him, in violation of College of Pharmacists of B.C. bylaws, on Feb. 6, 2024, in Vancouver. The man tells The Globe and Mail that the pharmacy pays him $50 per week and does not change his fentanyl patches, as ordered by his doctor.

Western Canada: Some B.C. pharmacies offering kickbacks to vulnerable patients

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March 23, 2024

David Parker, founder of Take Back Alberta, speaks to a small audience in the basement of Deer Run Community Centre in Calgary on Monday, April 24, 2023. Parker explained what he views Take Back Alberta as being and said "What are we taking Alberta back from? Our own apathy." He explained that, in his view, democracy is a gift we've been given by our ancestors, and there are ways to change the outcome, but nobody shows up. (Photo by Jude Brocke/The Globe and Mail)

David Parker, founder of Take Back Alberta, speaks to a small audience in the basement of Deer Run Community Centre in Calgary on Monday, April 24, 2023. Parker explained what he views Take Back Alberta as being and said "What are we taking Alberta back from? Our own apathy." He explained that, in his view, democracy is a gift we've been given by our ancestors, and there are ways to change the outcome, but nobody shows up. (Photo by Jude Brocke/The Globe and Mail)

Western Canada: Elections Alberta turns its eyes to Take Back Alberta and its leader

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March 20, 2024

<div>As wildfires rage on in Western Canada, a communications and broadcasting policy expert says the national weather alerting system should account for a wider range of extreme climate-related events. A fallen tree burns at the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, in Scotch Creek, B.C., on Sunday, August 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck</div>

<div>As wildfires rage on in Western Canada, a communications and broadcasting policy expert says the national weather alerting system should account for a wider range of extreme climate-related events. A fallen tree burns at the Lower East Adams Lake wildfire, in Scotch Creek, B.C., on Sunday, August 20, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck</div>

Western Canada: Spring brings warnings of fierce wildfire season ahead

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March 16, 2024

A ambulance drives past the emergency entrance of Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, April 9, 2021. COVID-19 cases have been on a steady increase in the province of British Columbia over the past week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

A ambulance drives past the emergency entrance of Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, B.C., Friday, April 9, 2021. COVID-19 cases have been on a steady increase in the province of British Columbia over the past week. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

Western Canada: B.C. makes another attempt at law to involuntarily treat teens in crisis

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March 13, 2024

Former Mayor of Calgary Naheed Nenshi announced today the he would be seeking the leadership of the provincial NDP party in Calgary, Alta., Monday, March 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol

Former Mayor of Calgary Naheed Nenshi announced today the he would be seeking the leadership of the provincial NDP party in Calgary, Alta., Monday, March 11, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol

Western Canada: Naheed Nenshi joins race to become next leader of Alberta NDP

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March 9, 2024

Alberta RCMP Superintendent Rick Jane announces their will be no charges laid in the 2017 UCP leadership race, in Edmonton, Friday, March 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

Alberta RCMP Superintendent Rick Jane announces their will be no charges laid in the 2017 UCP leadership race, in Edmonton, Friday, March 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

Western Canada: RCMP reveals results of investigation into UCP leadership race

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March 6, 2024

Licinio and Kim Santos hold their son, Austin, as well as an embryo photo of him in Kelowna, B.C., on Feb. 29, 2024. (Aaron Hemens/The Globe and Mail)

Licinio and Kim Santos hold their son, Austin, as well as an embryo photo of him in Kelowna, B.C., on Feb. 29, 2024. (Aaron Hemens/The Globe and Mail)

Western Canada: B.C. will help publicly fund IVF to support families

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March 2, 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith looks to the gallery as the 2024 budget is delivered in Edmonton, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. Smith says Albertans need to get on board with the direction her government is taking on fiscal restraint and saving for the future.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith looks to the gallery as the 2024 budget is delivered in Edmonton, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. Smith says Albertans need to get on board with the direction her government is taking on fiscal restraint and saving for the future.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson.

Western Canada: Alberta’s budget tightens purse strings in unexpected ways

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February 28, 2024

A pedestrian crosses the intersection of Davie St. and Burrard St, next to a social housing construction project in Vancouver, B.C, on Friday, February 23, 2024. Tijana Martin/ The Globe and Mail�

A pedestrian crosses the intersection of Davie St. and Burrard St, next to a social housing construction project in Vancouver, B.C, on Friday, February 23, 2024. Tijana Martin/ The Globe and Mail�

Western Canada: B.C.’s budget attempts to improve housing affordability

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February 24, 2024

British Columbia families and small business operators are expected to benefit from an election-year budget that boosts spending while forecasting a ballooning deficit of more than $7.9 billion and economic growth of less than one per cent. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy tables the budget in the legislative assembly at the legislature in Victoria, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

British Columbia families and small business operators are expected to benefit from an election-year budget that boosts spending while forecasting a ballooning deficit of more than $7.9 billion and economic growth of less than one per cent. Finance Minister Katrine Conroy tables the budget in the legislative assembly at the legislature in Victoria, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Western Canada: B.C.’s budget deficit may end up being the highest the province has recorded

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February 21, 2024

On Tuesday, Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen officially declared the start of wildfire season, 10 days ahead of the usual March 1 starting date. Burnt trees damaged from recent wildfires are seen in Drayton Valley, Alta., on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

On Tuesday, Minister of Forestry and Parks Todd Loewen officially declared the start of wildfire season, 10 days ahead of the usual March 1 starting date. Burnt trees damaged from recent wildfires are seen in Drayton Valley, Alta., on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.

Western Canada: Alberta braces for early start of wildfire season

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February 17, 2024

Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Minister of Environment and Climate Change Steven Guilbeault rises during question period in the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Western Canada: Government proposes changes to draft rules for reducing carbon emissions, after provincial backlash

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February 14, 2024

Tents and people are seen at a homeless encampment at Crab Park below the towers of the downtown skyline in Vancouver, on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. There is a stark contrast between public perception and the reality of how homeless people spend money, a University of British Columbia researcher says. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Tents and people are seen at a homeless encampment at Crab Park below the towers of the downtown skyline in Vancouver, on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022. There is a stark contrast between public perception and the reality of how homeless people spend money, a University of British Columbia researcher says. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Western Canada: Housing advocate calls on Ottawa to act on national crisis

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February 10, 2024

Students walk out of Leduc Composite High School to protest sweeping gender policies announced by the UCP in Leduc, Alberta, on Wednesday February 7, 2024. Approximately two dozen students participated, chanting "Trans rights are human rights." THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken

Students walk out of Leduc Composite High School to protest sweeping gender policies announced by the UCP in Leduc, Alberta, on Wednesday February 7, 2024. Approximately two dozen students participated, chanting "Trans rights are human rights." THE CANADIAN PRESS/Amber Bracken

Western Canada: More fallout from Danielle Smith’s plan on transgender rights

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February 7, 2024

A national advocacy group says the Jewish community is offended and hurt by the exit of Selina Robinson from the B.C. cabinet over remarks that Israel was founded on "a crappy piece of land." Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, Selina Robinson, speaks during an announcement in Delta, B.C., on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

A national advocacy group says the Jewish community is offended and hurt by the exit of Selina Robinson from the B.C. cabinet over remarks that Israel was founded on "a crappy piece of land." Minister of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, Selina Robinson, speaks during an announcement in Delta, B.C., on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Western Canada: Selina Robinson steps down as B.C. minister after ‘crappy’ land comment

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February 3, 2024

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith listens to a reporter’s question at a news conference in Calgary on Thursday, February 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith listens to a reporter’s question at a news conference in Calgary on Thursday, February 1, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol

Western Canada: Alberta proposes sweeping changes to rights for transgender youth

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January 31, 2024

Nathan Cullen speaks after being appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs following a swearing-in ceremony at Government House, in Victoria, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has introduced new tools it says will help local governments in British Columbia deal with elected officials who are accused or convicted of breaking the law. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Nathan Cullen speaks after being appointed Minister of Municipal Affairs following a swearing-in ceremony at Government House, in Victoria, Friday, Feb. 25, 2022. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs has introduced new tools it says will help local governments in British Columbia deal with elected officials who are accused or convicted of breaking the law. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Western Canada: A closer look at B.C.’s plan to change the way land-use decisions are made

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January 27, 2024

Long-awaited plans for a centre providing mental-health and addictions services for children and youth in northern British Columbia have received a boost from the provincial government. B.C. Premier David Eby speaks during a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Long-awaited plans for a centre providing mental-health and addictions services for children and youth in northern British Columbia have received a boost from the provincial government. B.C. Premier David Eby speaks during a news conference in Vancouver, B.C., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns

Western Canada: B.C.’s drug decriminalization trial faces challenges after first year

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January 24, 2024

Edmonton Police were investigating a shooting Tuesday at City Hall, where a Molotov cocktail was also thrown from the building's second floor. A police officer is seen at City Hall during an investigation, in Edmonton, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Edmonton Police were investigating a shooting Tuesday at City Hall, where a Molotov cocktail was also thrown from the building's second floor. A police officer is seen at City Hall during an investigation, in Edmonton, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Western Canada: Edmonton City Hall incident the latest in growing public safety concerns

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January 20, 2024

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2019, file photo, the floor of the Utah House of Representatives is shown during the first day of the Utah legislative session, in Salt Lake City. People angry about sweeping changes made to a voter-approved law legalizing medical marijuana in Utah called on the state's highest court Monday, March 25, 2019, to rein in the Legislature's power to alter measures passed at the ballot box. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, file)

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2019, file photo, the floor of the Utah House of Representatives is shown during the first day of the Utah legislative session, in Salt Lake City. People angry about sweeping changes made to a voter-approved law legalizing medical marijuana in Utah called on the state's highest court Monday, March 25, 2019, to rein in the Legislature's power to alter measures passed at the ballot box. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, file)

Western Canada: Utah gives Alberta credit for idea of state’s own sovereignty act

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