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Men get prison for human smuggling after migrants freeze to death at border
FERGUS FALLS — A judge in Minnesota sentenced two men to prison Wednesday for their…
B.C. temperatures hit mid-30s, but warm spell won’t last
VANCOUVER — Temperatures in parts of British Columbia have spiked into the mid-30s, but a…
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…
Bell announces plans to open six AI data centres in B.C. as part of Bell AI Fabric
Bell Canada has announced it will open six artificial intelligence data centres in B.C. as…
In the news today: House of Commons returns with new faces
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
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…
Judge rules abuse of process in Nygard case but Manitoba charges to continue
WINNIPEG — A judge has ruled a decision by Manitoba’s former attorney general to review…
In throne speech, King Charles celebrates a Canada still ‘strong and free’
OTTAWA — King Charles departed Canada Tuesday afternoon after a whirlwind royal visit that saw…
Oscar-winning Canadian animator Co Hoedeman has died, National Film Board says
MONTREAL — Academy Award-winning Dutch-Canadian animator Co Hoedeman has died, the National Film Board of…
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…
The Latest: Appeals court allows Trump to continue collecting tariffs under emergency powers law
A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed President Donald Trump to continue collecting tariffs under…
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…
Chiefs tell King Charles to remember his treaty obligations as he visits Ottawa
OTTAWA — Dozens of First Nations leaders from across the country gathered in front of…
Head of human smuggling plot gets 10 years after family of 4 froze to death on US-Canada border
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (AP) — More than three years after a family of four from…
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…