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In the news today: Carney in Australia, McGuinty talks Iran, Tumbler Ridge probe
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Last spring forward for B.C. as it moves to permanent daylight time
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s southern population centres will be facing winter sunrises around 9 a.m.…
Liberal MP challenges PM’s stance on strikes on Iran as feds sidestep legality issue
OTTAWA — A Liberal member of Parliament has challenged Prime Minister Mark Carney’s endorsement of…
South Carolina’s Staley says school is working to bring 3 former players home from Israel
South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said on social media Saturday that the school is working…
Three-time Melbourne Cup-winning horse Makybe Diva dies at 26
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — British-born Australian champion race horse Makybe Diva, who won the Melbourne…
Solomon to meet OpenAI CEO Altman in wake of mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER — Federal Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon will meet with OpenAI chief executive Sam…
NYC police arrest man after officers were pelted during a snowball fight
NEW YORK (AP) — A social media content creator was arrested Thursday after New York…
Online disinformation fueled panic after the killing of Mexico’s most powerful drug lord
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — When roadblocks, explosions and gunshots broke out after the killing of…
Métis leaders unveil 1920s model dog sled repatriated from Vatican
OTTAWA — Métis leaders on Wednesday unveiled a model dog sled repatriated to their communities…
B.C. launches $400M fund to directly invest in private projects
VICTORIA — British Columbia has launched a $400 million fund to directly invest in private-sector…
Ukraine Olympian’s banned skeleton helmet a rallying symbol at Ottawa demonstration
OTTAWA — As the Winter Olympics drew to a close on Sunday in Milan, Ukrainian…
From abdication to Diana, Harry and ex-Prince Andrew. A look at major British royal scandals
LONDON (AP) — Holding prestige but not power, Britain’s monarchy is finely tuned to public…
Life is harsh and dangerous in Russian-run parts of Ukraine, activists and former residents say
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Even now, safely in her new home of Estonia, Inna Vnukova…
Indigenous leaders outline priorities for spring sitting of Parliament
OTTAWA — Indigenous leaders were braced for change after the last federal election, when Prime…
Richmond Randle RB and Dallas South Oak Cliff LB lead Texas 5A all-state football team
BRYAN, Texas (AP) — The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 5A all-state football team,…
Tumbler Ridge victim’s mom says truck robbed, wounded daughter’s paddle board stolen
VANCOUVER — The mother of 12-year-old Maya Gebala, who has been holding vigil at her…
B.C. budget ‘lands in the middle’ between cuts and safeguarding core services: Bailey
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s finance minister started to sell her “tough” budget Wednesday to business…
A B.C. budget few like, with job cuts, higher taxes and increased debt and deficit
VICTORIA — No wonder British Columbia Finance Minister Brenda Bailey thought she was going to…
B.C. budget delays care homes, hospital and cancer facility, student housing
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s budget is hurting the young, the old and cancer patients alike…
Tax hike, record deficit and public sector cuts among B.C. budget highlights
VICTORIA — Here are some highlights from British Columbia’s 2026 budget, which Finance Minister Brenda…
Yale coach Tony Reno resigns immediately for health reasons after 14 seasons
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) — Tony Reno, who led Yale to five Ivy League championships…
Youth charged in shooting that sent 15-year-old to hospital in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO — Police on Vancouver Island say a 17-year-old boy has been charged after a…
Canada’s Fernandez ousted in Dubai, while Mboko withdraws from WTA 1000 event
DUBAI — Leylah Fernandez was eliminated in the Round of 32 at the Dubai Tennis…
Canada’s Fernandez scores first-round win over Samsonova at Dubai Championships
DUBAI — Canada’s Leylah Fernandez upset 13th-seeded Liudmila Samsonova of Russia 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 in…