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In the news today: Pressure up on feds to intervene in postal strike
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Katy Perry joins 2025 Invictus Games opening ceremony lineup in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — The Invictus Games slated for Vancouver next year will feature music superstar Katy…
Flights cancelled as heavy fog cuts visibility to near zero in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Dense fog has reduced visibility to near-zero for the third straight day in…
B.C. launches review of 911 services after complaints about costs, transparency
VICTORIA — British Columbia is launching a review of the province’s 911 emergency service after…
B.C. premier says feds and premiers have right-left strategy to tackle Trump tariffs
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says his fellow premiers and the federal government…
B.C. children’s minister stepping away from role after colorectal cancer diagnosis
British Columbia’s Minister of Children and Family Development Grace Lore says she has been diagnosed…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for November, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.8 per cent in November. Statistics Canada also…
Here’s the latest on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour in Vancouver
VANCOUVER — Superstar Taylor Swift is in Vancouver tonight for the first of three shows…
Avalanche risk expected to rise in parts of B.C. this weekend
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is encouraging people to do their research on avalanche…
Ombudsman to investigate delay in sending social assistance cheques amid post strike
VICTORIA — Thousands of social assistance cheques have not been distributed in British Columbia because…
B.C. minister wants new safety plan for Victoria schools, threatens board removal
VICTORIA — Greater Victoria’s public schools should have a district-wide safety plan in place by…
B.C. prosecutors proceed with motor vehicle charges, not criminal, after fatal crash
VICTORIA — The B.C. Prosecution Service says it will continue to pursue charges under the…
More cases of parasite causing deadly whirling disease in fish found in B.C. waters
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it has detected more cases of a parasite…
WHL roundup: Cristall lifts Rockets to 4-1 road win over Royals
VICTORIA — Andrew Cristall scored goals 64 seconds apart in the third period and lifted…
State memorial for former B.C. premier Horgan open to the public, requires tickets
VICTORIA — Anyone wishing to attend the upcoming provincial state memorial service for former premier…
Métis National Council elects new president after months of internal turmoil
OTTAWA — The Métis National Council says it has elected a new president after months…
BC Coroners Service sees ‘significant decline’ in drug deaths, but reason unclear
VICTORIA — British Columbia has recorded its lowest monthly number of illicit drug overdose deaths…
Rustad says he expects defiance in B.C. Conservative ranks amid row over core values
VICTORIA — John Rustad says he expects a spirit of defiance and for free speech…
Public inquiry called into conduct of Vancouver police in Myles Gray’s beating death
VICTORIA — Seven Vancouver police officers who were present when Myles Gray was beaten to…
B.C. falls behind in meeting needs of seniors as population grows, says advocate
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s seniors advocate says the province is falling behind in meeting the…
Year in review: A look at news events in March 2024
A look at news events in March 2024: 1 – Health Minister Mark Holland tables…
Year in review: A look at news events in April 2024
A look at news events in April 2024: 1 – Nunavut is 25 years old…
Year in review: A look at events in May 2024
A look at news events in May 2024: 1- Manitoba’s Peguis First Nation declares a…
Year in review: A look at events in September 2024
A look at news events in September 2024 1 – Israel recovers the bodies of…