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Vet tranquillizer increases overdose deaths in Yukon, health minister says
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says its coroner’s service is investigating six suspected toxic drug…
WHL roundup: Royals start slow, finish strong to beat Wild 6-3
VICTORIA — The Victoria Royals spotted the Wenatchee Wild an early 2-0 lead before turning…
Carbon pricing rebates land in bank accounts as Liberals defend embattled policy
OTTAWA — Canadians are set to receive carbon pricing rebates Tuesday, as the Liberals defend…
Here’s a list of September inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was 1.6 per cent in September, Statistics Canada says.…
B.C. smashes advance voting record as forecast calls for election-day drenching
VANCOUVER — More than a million British Columbians have already cast their provincial election ballots,…
B.C. south and central coast under flood watch as atmospheric river approaches
VANCOUVER — Forecasters have elevated their warnings about an atmospheric river system that is expected…
Atmospheric river hits B.C. coast, bringing rain, wind and flood risks
VANCOUVER — An atmospheric river weather system has hit much of coastal British Columbia, bringing…
Groundwater at Eagle Gold mine in Yukon shows high cyanide levels
The Yukon government says groundwater samples at the site where a mine’s ore containment facility…
RSV shot for infants available in Ont., N.WT. and coming to Quebec, Yukon, Nunavut
Free shots that can protect babies from respiratory syncytial virus are being offered by some…
Quebec government considers abolishing time change, announces consultations
MONTREAL — The Quebec government wants to hear Quebecers’ thoughts about scrapping the twice-yearly time…
5 million adults without primary care, surgeries returning to normal: CIHI report
TORONTO — Eight-three per cent of adults in this country have a regular primary-care provider,…
Time change discourse spotlights more important cycle: circadian rhythm
TORONTO — Time change discourse happens on a predictable cycle. Every year, twice a year,…
Clocks fall back an hour as daylight time ends for much of Canada
Clocks turned back one hour across most of Canada this morning as daylight time came…
Whitehorse cites ‘scarce resources’ in defence of snow removal inadequacy claims
The City of Whitehorse denies its snow removal policies make transit stops and parking inaccessible…
Three teams still unbeaten at Canadian Mixed Curling Championship
SAINT CATHARINES, Ont. — Teams from Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia and Quebec remain unbeaten after five…
How many criminal cases in each province or territory were halted by time limits?
A review of information provided by provinces and territories shows more than 400 criminal cases…
Magnitude 5.3 quake hits northern Yukon, no damage reported
A magnitude 5.3 earthquake has struck in northern Yukon, but Natural Resources Canada says there…
Remembering Armistice Day in Europe: Liberty should be cherished and defended
BRUSSELS (AP) — With armed conflict again on their continent, many European leaders marked the…
Ottawa provides $9 million to fight homelessness among veterans in B.C., Yukon
SURREY, B.C. — The federal government is providing more than $9 million in funding for…
RCMP say three men arrested in B.C. have ties to Mexican drug cartels
SURREY, B.C. — Federal Mounties have arrested three men in Surrey, B.C., who they say…
Here’s a list of October inflation rates for selected Canadian cities
OTTAWA — Canada’s annual inflation rate was two per cent in October, Statistics Canada says.…
‘No disrespect to His Majesty’: Yukon council refuses to take oath to King
DAWSON CITY, Y.T. — Governance in Yukon’s second-largest municipality has been at a standstill since…
In the news today: More details emerge about fatal border crossing
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
More people hurt in Quebec road accidents after fall time change, data shows
MONTREAL — As Quebec considers scrapping the semi-annual time change, data from the province’s auto…