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Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for January, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.6 per cent in January. Statistics Canada also…
Transit workers in British Columbia’s Cowichan Valley launch strike in labour dispute
VANCOUVER — Transit workers in British Columbia’s Cowichan Valley have launched strike action, shutting down…
WHL roundup: Leslie nets 5 points as Giants whip Silvertips 6-2
LANGLEY, B.C. — Mazden Leslie had two goals and three assists as the Vancouver Giants…
Eby: Plenty of demand for B.C. aluminum despite U.S. tariffs
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby said Monday he is confident that aluminum produced…
Carney, Eby meet in Victoria with softwood lumber duties a focal point
British Columbia Premier David Eby said he had a “productive” discussion with Prime Minister Mark…
Today-History-Feb10
Today in History for Feb. 10: In 3641 BC, according to the calculations of the…
Today-History-Feb08
Today in History for Feb. 8: In 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots, was beheaded. After…
In the news today: Premiers travel to Washington amid tariff threat
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Professor says Canada should block U.S. ambassador while Trump talks annexation
OTTAWA — Ottawa should block Donald Trump’s chosen ambassador to Canada until the U.S. president…
Saint John, Calgary are the cities that would be hit hardest by U.S. tariffs: report
OTTAWA — Calgary, Saint John, N.B. and Windsor, Ont. are the Canadian cities that would…
B.C. elementary music teacher suspended after child pornography charge
SOOKE, B.C. — A Vancouver Island school district says an elementary school teacher has been…
B.C. snowpack at 72% of normal as of Feb. 1 after ‘extremely dry’ January
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s latest snow and water supply bulletin says it was “extremely dry”…
Local news can help battle disinformation, report finds. But outlets are struggling
TORONTO — A new report that surveyed residents of small towns across Canada says a…
Inquest scheduled for April into overdose death in Victoria university dorm room
VICTORIA — A coroner’s inquest has been scheduled for April 28 into the overdose death…
B.C. real estate sales off to a stronger start in January 2025
VANCOUVER — Real estate sales across British Columbia were up in January compared with the…
Canadian-led study sheds new light on planets forming in ‘cosmic nursery’
A new study offers a clearer picture of how planets are born alongside stars, findings…
Alberta premier suggests Mark Carney has issues with strong conservative women
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith responded Monday to Liberal Leader Mark Carney using her as a…
The Latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs
Federal workers all over the country responded with anger and confusion Friday toward President Donald…
B.C. minimum wage increases by 45 cents per hour starting June 1
VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says the province’s lowest-paid workers are getting a wage…
Recent B.C. earthquakes linked to fracking as regulator tightens oversight
The British Columbia Energy Regulator has toughened its oversight of what it calls “induced” seismic…
The Latest: Federal workers face mass layoffs
Federal workers all over the country responded with anger and confusion Friday toward President Donald…
Canada names experienced women’s squad for Vancouver stop on rugby sevens circuit
Canada has named an experienced lineup for the Vancouver stop of the HSBC SVNS circuit,…
WHL roundup: Giants rally to knock off Royals 4-3 in shootout
LANGLEY, B.C. — Adam Titlbach scored the only goal of a three-round shootout to lift…
Trump in the drivers’ seat as B.C. buckles up for new legislative session
VICTORIA — When British Columbia’s Legislature opens for the first time in nine months on…