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Mexican president invited but undecided on attending G7 summit in Alberta
OTTAWA — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Wednesday Canada has invited her to attend the…
Comic Lisa Gilroy promises ‘manic’ energy at streaming-only Canadian Screen Awards
TORONTO — When Lisa Gilroy was asked to host this year’s Canadian Screen Awards, she…
B.C. Wildfire Service announces ban on most open fires in coastal areas
VICTORIA — The BC Wildfire Service has announced open fire bans that will prohibit most…
B.C.’s minimum wage to increase to $17.85 on June 1
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s Labour Ministry says the province’s lowest paid workers are getting a…
Warm summer in the forecast as droughts and wildfire risks loom: Weather Network
Canadians longing for sunshine and warmth will likely be pleased by a summer forecast that…
B.C. orders Hobo Hot Spring restored, as new fence blocks off public use
The British Columbia government has ordered the restoration of free natural hot spring pools that…
B.C.’s chief electoral officer pushes against ‘false narratives’ in 2024 vote
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s chief electoral officer has issued a report he says pushes back…
Police name boy, 15, stabbed to death in B.C. park as two youth are cleared
Police have named a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death in an Abbotsford, B.C.,…
B.C. human rights commissioner details government action, inaction on recommendations
VANCOUVER — British Columbia’s human rights commissioner says her office has been “re-energized” to push…
B.C. Ombudsperson Jay Chalke announces 2026 retirement after 10 years on the job
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s longest-serving ombudsperson has announced he will retire from his role in…
Chorus of critics grows for B.C. fast-track bill as minister fails to soothe concerns
VICTORIA — The chorus of voices against contentious British Columbia legislation to speed up infrastructure…
Telus announces five-year $70B funding plan to bolster networks, open AI data centres
VANCOUVER — Telus Corp. has announced it will spend more than $70 billion over the…
N.S.’s Lebanese entrepreneurs build a national presence, as shawarma leads the way
HALIFAX — At a Mezza Lebanese Kitchen restaurant, Tony Nahas demonstrates slicing from a spit…
In the news today: Liberals’ goals to be outlined in throne speech
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Alberta changing rules to ensure only ‘age-appropriate’ books in schools by fall
EDMONTON — Alberta is bringing in new rules this fall to ensure only “age-appropriate” books…
Silent tribute and fundraisers mark one month since Vancouver festival attack
VANCOUVER — Members of Parliament held a moment of silence on the one-month anniversary of…
B.C. health minister says about 6,000 on ‘extended leave’ from mental health care
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s health minister says almost 6,000 people were on leave from involuntary…
Vancouver Island land returned to Lyackson First Nation and Cowichan Tribes
VICTORIA — A stretch of culturally significant land in the Cowichan Valley has been returned…
Experts say linking Yukon, B.C. power grids a ‘game-changer’ but will take time
Experts say the potential linking of British Columbia’s power grid with Yukon would be a…
A timeline of King Charles’s royal visits to Canada, spanning more than 50 years
MONTREAL — This week’s Royal visit marks King Charles’s first visit to Canada since his…
B.C. man sentenced on drug, firearm charges triggered by silencers found at airport
VANCOUVER — A Nanaimo, B.C., man has been sentenced to five years in prison and…
Young man dead after being stabbed in a park: Abbotsford police
ABBOTSFORD — Police in Abbotsford, B.C. are investigating after a young man was killed in…
Conservatives will ‘cooperate’ with Liberals to end U.S. trade dispute: Poilievre
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he’s willing to work with the Liberals in…
Police say naked man arrested after alleged assault on stranger in B.C.
PORT MOODY — Police in Port Moody, B.C., say they arrested a naked man after…