Can ‘the pill’ affect mood? Why some women are ditching their birth control
Moodiness is one of the most common side effects reported by those taking the pill, and though the supporting evidence is mounting, scientific literature can’t confidently say why.
Lifestyle
Aug 25, 2023
Free prescribed contraception begins in B.C. on April 1. Is your method covered?
Non-prescribed methods of birth control are not covered by the new program, including cervical caps, diaphragms, sponges, patches, rings and condoms.
Health
Mar 31, 2023
ASIRT investigating after Edmonton police officer parkade arrest video goes viral
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating after a video of an Edmonton Police Service officer hitting a suspect in a parkade went viral.
Crime
Feb 26, 2023
‘Real-world dangers’: Security memos reveal ‘intensified’ threats facing Canadian MPs
Eight of the assessments obtained by Global News reference the October 2021 slaying of British MP David Amess, who was stabbed to death by a supporter of the Islamic State.
Canada
Feb 2, 2023
U.K. police lay murder, terrorism charges in death of MP David Amess
The death of Sir David Amess, who had served in Parliament for about 40 years and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, escalated concerns about security among Britain's politicians.
World
Oct 21, 2021
U.K. police free 4 men arrested over Liverpool taxi explosion
Four suspects who were arrested following the explosion outside a Liverpool hospital have been released, police say as the investigation continues.
World
Nov 16, 2021
British MP killed, stabbed multiple times in possible terrorist attack: police
David Amess was stabbed and died after a man lunged at him during a meeting with voters from his constituency.
World
Oct 15, 2021
Use backup contraception if got faulty ‘Pill’
The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada says women who may have taken birth control pills from faulty packs should use a backup form of contraception for the time being.
Apr 10, 2013
Jill Biden apologizes for comparing Hispanic community to ‘breakfast tacos’
Jill Biden was quick to issue an apology for the diversity comparison through her press secretary after the much-derided remarks.
Trending
Jul 12, 2022
NSLC reveals how cannabis will be sold online in Nova Scotia once legalized
The crown corporation says it will launch their online retail site, myNSLC.com/Cannabis, on Oct. 17 — the same day that recreational cannabis becomes legal throughout Canada.
Cannabis
Oct 9, 2018
Birth control prices to climb at Middlesex London Health Unit
The health unit says there isn't anything it can do about the price increase and is chalking it up to an increase in manufacturing costs.
Canada
Feb 28, 2019
Father of suspect in British MP’s slaying ‘traumatized’ as police continue questioning
David Amess, a long-serving lawmaker, was stabbed multiple times during a regular meeting with his constituents at a church in Leigh-on-Sea Friday.
World
Oct 17, 2021
U.S. judges rule on state abortion bans as many act to ensure reproductive rights
The overturn of Roe v. Wade ruling reverted the issue of abortion to the states, setting off new court battles and ballot initiatives as many states act to curtail or ban abortions
World
Jul 11, 2022
Biden says he’s considering declaring health emergency for abortion access
President Joe Biden said Sunday he is considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
Politics
Jul 10, 2022
Vancouver councillor calls for snow clearing in pedestrian areas by next winter
The city's current annual snow-removal budget comes in at just under $4 million.
Feb 11, 2020
Funeral held for Ottawa teen killed in shop explosion
Family, friends and schoolmates gathered Friday to say goodbye to Eric Leighton, the 18-year-old Ottawa student who was killed in a shop class explosion last week.
Jun 3, 2011
Fort McMurray murder victims named and known to police
RCMP have now identified two men who were found dead in a Fort McMurray apartment last Wednesday as the city's first and second homicide victims of the year. The men were 23 year old Idris Abess from Fort McMurray and 22 year old Saed Adad from Toronto. The two were known to police.
Feb 22, 2010
Firefighters from across continent attend funeral for slain Montreal colleague
MONTREAL - A Montreal firefighter who died in highly unusual circumstances in the line of action took 16 years to land his dream job — on his 37th birthday.
Jul 20, 2012
Shoppers acted quickly on expired pills: Pfizer
The company that manufactures the birth control medication Alesse is giving Shoppers Drug Mart credit for alerting the public that expired pills had been dispensed in the last few weeks.
Health
Apr 8, 2015
Shoppers Drug Mart may have sold expired birth control
Shoppers Drug Mart is urging women in Alberta to check the expiry date on their birth control medication as it may be expired.
Consumer
Apr 6, 2015