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‘As long as it takes’: Union escalates B.C. public service strike
VANCOUVER — Strike action by public service workers from the BC General Employees’ Union entered…
Eby says temporary foreign worker program should be scrapped or reformed
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said the temporary foreign worker program should “be…
B.C. to contest lawsuit by U.S.-based tribes over consultation rights in Canada
British Columbia’s premier says his government will be fighting a lawsuit by an Aboriginal group…
They had to navigate the health-care system growing up. Now they’re students at Canada’s newest med school
TORONTO — Toronto Metropolitan University opened Canada’s newest medical school this week, with 94 students…
‘You can’t go to 11’: Expert sees ‘escalating strategy’ in B.C. public service strike
The range of British Columbia public service staff that could potentially be impacted by job…
Five things to know about public service job action in British Columbia
VICTORIA — Job action affecting public service workers in British Columbia got underway this week,…
Talks seek ways to restart negotiations with B.C. government workers: minister
As thousands of British Columbia government workers hit the picket lines Tuesday, the province’s finance…
In the news today: Strike deadline passes for public service staff
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
BCGEU says some of its members will begin walking picket lines Tuesday
VICTORIA — The British Columbia General Employees’ Union says a portion of its members who…
‘Moral imperative’: Teachers say more climate change lessons needed in classrooms
As climate change becomes more evident in Canadians’ daily lives, teachers across the country say…
Brandon Teixeira convicted of first-degree murder in B.C. organized crime killing
SURREY — British Columbia homicide investigators say a man has been found guilty of first-degree…
B.C. opening new schools, seats across the province this fall
The British Columbia government says new schools and hundreds of places for pupils are opening…
B.C. to receive $326M this year from the Canada Community-Building Fund
SURREY — The federal government says British Columbia is set to receive more than $326…
B.C. Appeal Court rules man’s sentencing improperly considered deportation risk
VANCOUVER — In March 2024, a middle-aged man was having a cigarette outside his Surrey,…
Amateur Katie Cranston among five Canadians to make cut at CPKC Women’s Open
MISSISSAUGA — A cluster of friends and family started cheering for Katie Cranston as she…
Canadian amateur Aphrodite Deng leads youth movement at CPKC Women’s Open
MISSISSAUGA — Aphrodite Deng leaned on a club, cooly crossing a leg at the ankle…
Canadian women show off their depth in lineup for Rugby World Cup opener against Fiji
The second-ranked Canadian women open their Rugby World Cup campaign Saturday in England with a…
After Air Canada strike, Section 107 of labour code is ‘dead,’ says union leader
OTTAWA — A rare show of defiance by Air Canada flight attendants in the face…
Poilievre calls on federal government to classify Bishnoi gang as terror entity
SURREY — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is the latest politician calling for the federal government…
Hamilton’s Sharp teeing up at Women’s Open a 20th time as youth movement sweeps in
MISSISSAUGA — Alena Sharp isn’t done just yet. The 44-year-old is playing in her 20th…
B.C. Lions quarterback Nathan Rourke returning to rarefied form
SURREY — James Butler isn’t surprised when he watches Nathan Rourke successfully lob a 49-yard…
In the news today: Union says Air Canada strike has ended
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
‘Part of me is gone’: Abrupt end for Fraser Downs track a blow to B.C. horse racing
Kristina Rennich started working as a groom at the Fraser Downs racetrack, formerly known as…
Lawyers for alleged B.C. hijacker get more time to prepare bail application
RICHMOND — The man accused of hijacking a plane and triggering a security scare at…