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Eby says government can’t interfere in RCMP probe of leaked document
Premier David Eby has rejected Opposition accusations that his government went after a whistleblower, while…
Eleven killed in festival attack included families, artist, visitor from Philippines
Eleven people were killed at the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26,…
In the news today: SUV attack victim recovering, Ontario to spend now, balance later
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Eby to visit Japan, South Korea and Malaysia on trade trip to reduce U.S. reliance
VICTORIA — B.C. Premier David Eby said a trade mission to Asia next month will…
Supporters converge on B.C. ostrich farm as food agency confirms cull of flock
Operators of a British Columbia ostrich farm where 400 birds have been ordered culled said…
Coroner says 275 died of toxic drugs in B.C. in February and March in downward trend
VICTORIA — The BC Coroners Service says overdose deaths have been trending downward in the…
Man, woman found dead as crews battle wildfire in Manitoba, police say
WINNIPEG — The bodies of two people were found in an area northeast of Winnipeg…
Alberta’s personal information protection law ruled partly unconstitutional
EDMONTON — Parts of Alberta’s personal information protection legislation have been ruled unconstitutional. But the…
New housing minister says he’ll ‘leverage’ his past as Vancouver mayor in new role
OTTAWA — Canada’s new housing minister says he didn’t have the tools he needed to…
Police say 15-year-old girl hurt in Prince George, B.C., shooting
PRINCE GEORGE — Mounties in Prince George, B.C., say a 15-year-old girl was shot while…
B.C. opioid rules were to reduce overdoses. But they cut cancer patients’ pain meds
Rule changes designed to reduce opioid overdose deaths in British Columbia in 2016 inadvertently harmed…
B.C. teacher charged with sexual exploitation of students
SAANICH — Police in Saanich, B.C., say a 36-year-old teacher in the Greater Victoria School…
Canadian man sentenced to 2 1/2 years in U.S. Social Security fraud
FAIRBANKS — The United States Attorney’s Office in Alaska says a Canadian man has been…
Marvel star Cobie Smulders is finally a superhero with powers in ‘Super Team Canada’
TORONTO — When Cobie Smulders began working on “Super Team Canada” two years ago, she…
Canadian youth struggle with making friends and bullying: UNICEF report
A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such…
No more blue wall, red wall: How electoral reform could stop regional election sweeps
OTTAWA — A change to Canada’s electoral system would have delivered a very different House…
In the news today: PM meeting cabinet today; election reforms could remix regions
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Despite a polarizing election, poll suggests Canadians don’t want a two-party system
OTTAWA — While the recent federal election turned into a tight race between the Liberals…
Federal judge says cull of 400 ostriches at B.C. farm hit by avian flu can proceed
A Federal Court judge has denied a bid to prevent the Canadian Food Inspection Agency…
Minister denies daycare funding for B.C. legislature, saying area is well served
VICTORIA — Plans by the British Columbia legislative assembly to open a child-care facility remain…
Ex-mayor Gregor Robertson gets second shot at housing crisis in Carney’s cabinet
Gregor Robertson set himself a bold goal as the newly elected mayor in Vancouver in…
Man sentenced to 2.5 years for ‘dial-a-dope’ operation in B.C. Interior
KELOWNA — A British Columbia Supreme Court judge has sentenced a 26-year-old man from India…
The Latest: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new cabinet at Rideau Hall
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet was sworn in at Rideau Hall in…
Mark Carney’s cabinet has taken shape. Here are some of the highlights
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his 28-member cabinet and it’s a mix…