Highlights

British Columbians now have access to free prescription contraceptives. As of April 1, PharmaCare will pay for many different types of birth control for any B.C. resident, making British Columbia the first province in Canada to cover these costs.

Long-term environmental impacts are not expected, according to the Ministry of Environment

In the ocean, mangrove forests were found to have the most biomass.

Experts, who have decades of experience studying and guiding, are hoping to bring awareness around the Vancouver Coastal Sea Wolf.

The Live Like Miki ski cross tournament in Eastern Canada shows the beloved late athlete's wide-ranging influence.

The city's measure for affordability hit a nation-wide record: RBC

OTTAWA — The Liberal government left employment insurance reform out of the federal budget this week over concern that reforming the program amid a slowing economy could drive up premiums for workers and employers.

OTTAWA — Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says the government's plans for pharmacare are moving forward, but experts who study government drug plans suggest the Liberals may have lost the political will to take bold steps toward a national program.

Concerns are being raised about the platform's security and privacy.