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Gender-based violence costs B.C. $1.12 billion annually, YWCA report says
VANCOUVER — Gender-based violence is costing British Columbia an estimated $1.12 billion each year, says…
Warner Bros. puts on a starry CinemaCon show with Cruise, Kidman, Bullock, Zendaya and Chalamet
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Warner Bros. put on a big show hyping their upcoming films…
Advocates urge Ottawa to crack down on slave labour, end yearlong watchdog vacancy
OTTAWA — A multi-party group of parliamentarians is urging Ottawa to step up its efforts…
Labour complaint filed by union representing workers at B.C. Interior ferry service
BURNABY — The union representing workers at the Kootenay Lake Ferry in B.C.’s Interior has…
Liberals plan to suspend federal fuel excise tax until Labour Day
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals say suspending some taxes on fuel is a “responsible” way…
Liberals to table spring economic statement on April 28
OTTAWA — The federal Liberals will table their spring economic update on April 28 to…
BC United executives eye Conservative race, as donations still flow for dormant party
VANCOUVER — It was a once-dominant force in British Columbia politics, but for more than…
B.C.’s growth minister says Iran war tightens fertilizer, fuel and pharma supplies
VICTORIA — The American war with Iran isn’t just a problem at the gas pump…
The Walt Disney Co. begins laying off 1,000 employees
NEW YORK (AP) — The Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday began layoffs expected to lead…
CBSA launches probe into possible dumping of Chinese plywood
OTTAWA — The Canada Border Services Agency has launched a probe to determine if plywood…
A nonprofit lifeline for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as more papers seek nonprofit sector help
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced Tuesday it had prevented an imminent shutdown because a nonprofit journalism…
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announces it has found a buyer to keep the newspaper open
NEW YORK (AP) — Barely two weeks before it was due to shut down, the…
Fact File: Justin Bieber’s Coachella performance not limited by catalogue sale
Justin Bieber’s stripped-back performance at the Coachella music festival on Saturday saw the Canadian star…
Police say 10 ‘unruly’ passengers arrested on Vancouver flight departing for Mexico
RICHMOND — Ten people on a flight from Vancouver to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, were…
Air Canada ordered to pay pilots who were denied religious COVID-19 vaccine exemption
An arbitrator has ordered Air Canada to grant back pay to seven pilots denied religious…
The Grooveyard Effect – Where Music, Memory, and Culture Collide
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Discover vinyl, collectibles, and more at The Grooveyard Record Store in Penticton—visit today for a nostalgic musical experience!
Third line of Montreal’s REM light-rail network to open May 18 with four new stations
MONTRÉAL — A new branch of Montreal’s REM light-rail system is set to open May…
In the news today: Liberal byelection sweep, Meet Canada’s new MPs, jail revamp
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Jobs minister urges youth to pursue skilled trades despite generational stigma
OTTAWA — Canada must break the stigma around careers in the skilled trades if the…
Yukon mine in 2024 failure will discharge treated water in preparation for snow melt
WHITEHORSE — The Yukon government says the mine where a catastrophic storage failure in 2024…
Hootsuite founder Ryan Holmes is back as interim CEO, replacing Irina Novoselsky
The CEO of Hootsuite has stepped down after spending the last several months defending a…
B.C. First Nation asks UN body to count cultural losses in spill compensation formula
VICTORIA — An international group that sets the compensation formula for maritime oil spills doesn’t…
NDP pushing for ban on AI surveillance pricing as Lewis makes Parliament Hill debut
OTTAWA — The NDP is expected to introduce a motion on Wednesday calling on the…
Hollywood leaders, theater owners gather at CinemaCon at a critical time in the industry
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The future of theatrical moviegoing is at a critical moment. More…