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‘We need to resolve this’: Municipal affairs minister on cost of medical exams for Ukrainians"This should have been something that was taken care of by our federal partners, frankly, some time ago," B.C. Municipal Affairs Minister Nathan Cullen told Global News.PoliticsApr 26, 2022
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Ukrainian refugee in B.C. paid $400 for medical exam as province announced medical coverageChristina Sivolap booked a test for about $400 and paid for it with financial donations meant for clothes, shoes, food and other essentials for her family.PoliticsApr 25, 2022
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Audit finds ‘financial irregularities’ at Winnipeg non-profit, recommends stronger oversightWinnipeg non-profit Main Street Project says it supports all of the recommendations laid out in a report by Manitoba's Auditor General, which found 'financial irregularities.'NewsJun 26, 2021
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B.C. psychologists say their services should be covered under MSPThe B.C. Psychological Association is calling on the province to extend MSP coverage to psychologists' services for one year.HealthApr 7, 2021
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Vernon council to consider motion on free prescription contraceptionVernon city council will consider a motion Tuesday that, if passed, would see the city lobby the provincial government to provide free prescription contraception.PoliticsOct 11, 2020
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B.C. NDP government set to unveil 3rd straight balanced budget under ‘challenging’ circumstancesFinance Minister Carole James is expected to introduce a balanced budget on Tuesday but it won't have a lot of new spending.PoliticsFeb 17, 2020
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Victoria restaurant charging extra 1% on bills to cover Employers Health TaxA popular Victoria watering hole has started charging a one per cent fee on all transactions as a way to recuperate the costs associated with B.C.'s Employers Health Tax.PoliticsJan 17, 2020
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Province calling into CRA to help collect unpaid MSP billsThe provincial government has turned over an undisclosed number of Medical Service Plan premiums accounts to the Canadian Revenue Agency to help collect money the province is owed.PoliticsJan 10, 2020
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Looking back at British Columbia’s top political stories of 2019From spending scandals to byelections to Daylight Saving Time, here's a look at the top political stories in B.C. in 2019.PoliticsDec 30, 2019
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B.C. sends out final Medical Service Plan bills ahead of January eliminationPremier John Horgan promised to eliminate MSP bills during the last election campaign, replacing the premiums with the Employers Health Tax.PoliticsDec 5, 2019
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