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.
As temperatures in parts of B.C. are expected to climb into the low 30s this weekend, the B.C. SPCA is urging people not to leave pets in vehicles and is reminding the public how quickly animals can suffer in the heat.
Twenty-eight animals were removed from a rural property in the Kootenays earlier this month following an animal protection investigation involving concerns of irresponsible breeding and neglect.Â
The BC SPCA says ongoing economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living appears to be contributing to a decline in donations of pet food and supplies to their animal centres across the province.
Most of British Columbia stayed on daylight saving time Sunday, completing its move to permanent daylight time, but experts warn the change may create some confusion for businesses and travellers.
Corrado, a defenseman, joined the senior Smoke Eaters in 1948 after brief stints with the Spokane Spartans and Kimberley Dynamiters. He played for the Smoke Eaters through 1956.
Grace McGregor is retiring after nearly 21 consecutive years as regional director for Christina Lake. We spoke to her a day after she chaired her final Regional District of Kootenay Boundary meeting.