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‘Targeted’ shooting first homicide of the year in Delta, B.C.: police
DELTA, B.C. — A man has died after being shot in what Delta, B.C., police…
Sleeping driver leads to drugs, guns being seized: Mounties say
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Police in Kamloops, B.C., say they seized guns and a “significant” amounts…
B.C. union leader says ‘high probability’ of dispute in public sector contract talks
VICTORIA — Wage increases that address affordability issues will be the major focus of contract…
Ottawa Redblacks re-sign American receivers Hardy, Addison
OTTAWA — The Ottawa Redblacks signed all-star receiver Justin Hardy to a one-year contract extension…
Nearly 500 B.C. residents received an organ transplant in 2024
VANCOUVER — Health authorities in British Columbia say nearly 500 people in the province received…
Canada leaning toward matching tariffs on U.S. — but not all premiers agree
OTTAWA — Canada appears to be leaning toward hitting the United States with matching tariffs…
Housing Minister Erskine-Smith calls on Ontario to do more for social housing
OTTAWA — Federal Housing Minister Nate Erskine-Smith is calling on the Ontario government to do…
Fewer black bears killed by conservation officers in B.C. last year
VICTORIA — There were 303 black bears killed by conservation officers in British Columbia last…
Saskatchewan premier says broad counter-tariffs not in Canada’s best interest
REGINA — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s not straying from the Team Canada approach…
Advocate tells B.C. inquest that home-share providers are burnt out, need better pay
BURNABY, B.C. — The independent advocate in charge of helping adults with developmental disabilities navigate…
WHL roundup: Wheat Kings topple Blazers, Hurricanes’ win streak continues
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Brady Turko scored twice, helping his Brandon Wheat Kings to a decisive…
Supreme Court agrees to hear appeal of Quebec’s secularism law
MONTREAL — The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision to hear a challenge of Quebec’s secularism…
Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns
OTTAWA — Canada’s financial intelligence agency suspects online gambling platforms are being used to launder…
Canada’s golden speedskating trio gears up for push to 2026 Olympic Games
CALGARY — Canada’s golden trio is gearing up for its last Olympic Games. Isabelle Weidemann,…
Joly off to Washington to talk tariffs with Rubio as Trump floats 5% target for NATO
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly will press Canada’s case against damaging tariffs with…
Payments to shortchanged caregivers of kids with disabilities satisfy B.C. watchdog
VICTORIA — British Columbia ombudsperson Jay Chalke says he’s satisfied the provincial government has fixed…
Man charged with murder in B.C. shooting that left one dead, another injured
DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — A suspect has been charged with second-degree murder in a shooting…
Bill 21 at the Supreme Court: Five things about Quebec’s contentious secularism law
MONTREAL — Quebec’s secularism law, known as Bill 21, was challenged in court as soon…
Vancouver mayor plans freeze on new supportive housing in Downtown Eastside
VANCOUVER — Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has unveiled a plan to revitalize the city’s troubled…
U.S. tariff threat adds urgency for B.C.’s energy independence: minister
VANCOUVER — The looming prospect of American tariffs raises the stakes for boosting the province’s…
Victoria garbage truck driver delivers fire to fire department
VICTORIA — The driver of a garbage truck in Victoria is being hailed for his…
Meet Poppy, an oil spill-sniffing dog and a scientific trailblazer
Poppy, a six-year-old springer spaniel with floppy brown ears and a tail that never seems…
Ottawa Redblacks re-sign all-star defensive back Adarius Pickett
The Ottawa Redblacks have re-signed defensive back Adarius Pickett to a one-year contract extension, the…
Former trade rep says Alberta undermined Canada as Trump warns of failed-state status
OTTAWA — Ottawa’s former chief trade negotiator Steve Verheul says Alberta is undermining Canada’s attempts…