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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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