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No free contraception in B.C.’s 2022 budget
When the NDP promised to make prescription contraception free in October 2020, Burnaby—Lougheed MLA Katrina Chen — the minister of state for child care — framed the campaign promise as a matter of fairness. But the government seems to be in no hurry to make good on that promise, as it was not mentioned in this year’s throne speech and Budget 2022 contained no new funding for the policy.
Read MoreCoutts arrests prompt deeper look at extremist elements at protests
Peter Smith, a researcher and investigative journalist with the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, told AB Today while there may be legitimate policy debates over public health mandates, organizers of the freedom convoy and blockades are inextricably entwined with anti-democratic, far-right movements.
Read MoreUniversité de l’Ontario Français’ future uncertain due to poor enrolment
The future of Ontario's long-called-for French university could be uncertain as just 33 Franco-Ontarians have applied for enrolment in two years.
Read MoreB.C. craft cannabis industry seeks changes from government
The BC NDP and Ottawa could be doing more to support the west coast craft cannabis industry and create jobs, insiders say.
Read More‘Unchartered’ waters: some Tories choose sides ahead of O’Toole leadership vote
As Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole gears up for a leadership review that could take place as early as today, several Tories began publicly staking their ground for or against the captain on Tuesday, with one dissenter condemning him for “doubling down” on alleged threats and attacks against his opponents.
Read MoreMinisters, Opposition call for an end to border blockade
RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Curtis Peters told AB Today the blockade is “no longer a lawful protest” and the police are considering enforcement measures.
Read MoreLiberal leadership candidates pitch plans to tackle drug poisoning crisis
After more British Columbians died of overdoses in the first 10 months of 2021 than in any year previously, Liberal leadership hopefuls say it’s time to handle the crisis differently, even as the NDP government insists its efforts were working prior to the pandemic.
Read MoreMore PC donations by people linked to FH Health uncovered
The NDP is now asking Ontario chief electoral officer Greg Essensa to investigate whether provincial laws guiding political contributions were breached after the party uncovered 10 more PC donations from people linked to FH Health.
Read MoreFH Health denies any quid pro quo after entire board donates to PCs
A few months before FH Health was tapped by the province to run 10 GTA vaccine clinics, each member of its board of directors made the maximum allowable donation to the Progressive Conservative Party under their own names — and all within a few days of each other.
Read MorePlatform promise progress: Finance, Health, and Mental Health and Addictions
Following initial reporting on January 6, BC Today contacted all ministries requesting updates on relevant platform promises with the intent of providing comprehensive coverage of the government’s progress so far.
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