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Universal free contraception coverage a “huge win” for B.C., say study authors

A new study found B.C.’s universal contraception program has sharply reduced out-of-pocket costs for patients, with young adults seeing the biggest savings.

B.C. launches AI-powered pilot for police to track toxic drug supply

British Columbia is launching a $600,000 pilot project using artificial intelligence and robotics to detect toxic substances in seized drugs and trace their origins.

B.C. study permit approvals far below targets after federal cap, auditor general finds

Canada’s auditor general says federal changes to the international student program led to far steeper-than-expected drops in study permit approvals, including in British Columbia.

OneBC leader’s UBC appearance sparks counterprotests, one arrest

OneBC leader and Vancouver‑Quilchena MLA Dallas Brodie’s planned appearance outside the University of British Columbia’s Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre drew large counter‑protests Thursday and resulted in one person’s arrest, police said.