The province will introduce a program to provide universal access to Mifegymiso, commonly referred to as the abortion pill. It became available in January for use in Canada, and the Department of Health will soon allow any woman with a valid Medicare card to be eligible for the pill free of charge.
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Bathurst law enforcement unit loses funding
A Bathurst-based law enforcement office has shut down after the province cut its funding. The Northeast Integrated Intelligence Unit wrapped up as of April 1st. It was out of the Bathurst Police Force building and had three of their officers, one from Miramichi, one from Beresford/Nigadoo/Petit-Rocher/Pointe-Verte’s regional force and a Mountie.