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Study finds more women opted for long-acting IUDs after B.C. made birth control free
A new study finds significantly more women opted for long-acting birth control methods after British Columbia made prescription contraception free. Researchers found prescriptions for all types of bir...
Jul 28, 2025
Auto theft sees sharp drop in first half of 2025, industry association says
OTTAWA - The pace of auto theft is dropping in Canada thanks to collective efforts to crack down on thieves, says an industry group focused on insurance fraud and crime. quit Association said in a rep...
Jul 28, 2025
Georgia Republican Mike Collins joins field seeking to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Republican Mike Collins said Monday that he will join the field challenging Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff in the state the GOP has named as their top target to add a Senate se...
Jul 28, 2025
Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire, Malaysian PM says
PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) - Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an "immediate and unconditional" ceasefire from midnight to resolve deadly border clashes, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said T...
Jul 28, 2025
In the news today: Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate again
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Bank of Canada expected to hold key rate again Avery Shenfeld doesn't think the Bank of Canada will cut its be...
Jul 28, 2025
Motion expected in Nanaimo, B.C. on asking for closure of safe injection site
Council in Nanaimo, B.C., is scheduled to hear a motion that could result in the city asking a provincial health authority to close a local overdose prevention site. Coun. Ian Thorpe is expected to br...
Jul 28, 2025
Lawyer calls on Canada to speed up visa approvals as situation worsens in Gaza
ST. JOHN'S - A Toronto immigration lawyer says family members of Canadians are dying in Gaza as the federal immigration department drags it heels approving visas through a special program launched in ...
Jul 28, 2025
Fernandez wins DC Open fuelled by Shake Shack, de Minaur takes men's title
WASHINGTON (AP) - The biggest tennis title of Leylah Fernandez's career arrived at the D.C. Open on Sunday with the help of a terrific backhand, some superb returning - and energy courtesy of Shake Sh...
Jul 27, 2025
Mitchell, Hamilton Tiger-Cats complete late comeback to beat B.C. Lions 37-33
VANCOUVER - A last-minute touchdown reception from Kiondre Smith lifted the Hamilton Tiger-Cats to a 37-33 win over the B.C. Lions on Sunday. Bo Levi Mitchell threw for 389 yards, three touchdowns and...
Jul 27, 2025
Arseneault opens NBO with straight sets win over Royer
TORONTO - Wild-card entry Nicolas Arseneault of Richmond Hill, Ont., will be among those saluting Vasek Pospisil as the Canadian tennis veteran begins play in his final National Bank Open tournament o...
Jul 27, 2025
