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B.C.’s late-season wildfires a serious issue, minister says, as smoke descends
Drought, heat and lightning have spurred late-season wildfire activity in British Columbia, with the forests…
First Nations leaders meet in Winnipeg to discuss federal push for major projects
WINNIPEG — Parliamentarians chided Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government during the Assembly of First…
Head of BC Ferries supports Canadian shipbuilding, but it must be free of politics
VICTORIA — The head of BC Ferries welcomes plans to expand Canada’s shipbuilding industry, but…
Helicopter with B.C. wildfire crew makes forced landing near Pemberton
A helicopter carrying a wildfire attack crew had to make a forced landing in a…
Carney says there’s hope for trade deals with U.S. but ‘don’t expect white smoke’
TORONTO — Canada is making progress on “small” tariff deals with the U.S. for key…
Quebec wants court to declare branch of Swedish battery developer Northvolt insolvent
MONTREAL — The Quebec government wants a judge to declare insolvent the North American branch…
Quebec auto board scandal: Former top civil servant denies being told of cost overrun
MONTRÉAL — Quebec’s former top public servant has denied being informed in September 2022 that…
Montreal transit constables should be better armed, says workplace safety board
MONTREAL — Quebec’s workplace health and safety board says special constables working in Montreal’s transit…
‘You can’t go to 11’: Expert sees ‘escalating strategy’ in B.C. public service strike
The range of British Columbia public service staff that could potentially be impacted by job…
C-SPAN announces deal for its service to be carried on YouTube TV, Hulu
NEW YORK (AP) — C-SPAN said Wednesday that it had reached a deal to have…
Conservative news network Newsmax files antitrust lawsuit against Fox News
NEW YORK (AP) — The conservative news network Newsmax filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox…
Five things to know about public service job action in British Columbia
VICTORIA — Job action affecting public service workers in British Columbia got underway this week,…
Canada will thank U.S. President Donald Trump in 20 years, former Quebec premier says
QUÉBEC — Jean Charest says Canada will eventually thank U.S. President Donald Trump for providing…
Thomas Schumacher, who led Disney Theatrical Group to historic success, is leaving the company
NEW YORK (AP) — Thomas Schumacher, who led Disney Theatrical Group for decades and helped…
US media quickly forced to revisit a thorny question: How should a president’s health be covered?
Early in Donald Trump’s news conference Tuesday, Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked a question that…
Alberta rewriting order banning school library books to protect classics: Smith
EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is rewriting an order directing school…
Quebec ends funding for Northvolt battery factory
MONTREAL — The Quebec government is pulling the plug on a $7-billion electric-vehicle battery project…
Unionized workers for ferry service between Nanaimo and mainland seek first contract
VANCOUVER — The company that runs the Hullo Ferries service between downtown Vancouver and Nanaimo…
Talks seek ways to restart negotiations with B.C. government workers: minister
As thousands of British Columbia government workers hit the picket lines Tuesday, the province’s finance…
Assembly of First Nations to lay out budget priorities during general assembly
WINNIPEG — The federal government’s major projects legislation, closing the infrastructure gap on First Nations,…
Carney appoints interim parliamentary budget officer as Giroux’s term ends
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Jason Jacques to a six-month term as…
Trump says he’s looking for swift Supreme Court ruling on most tariffs
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump indicated Tuesday that he’ll appeal to the United States…
Ola Brynhildsen returns to Norway after loan stay with Toronto FC mutually terminated
TORONTO — With six games remaining in the regular season and Toronto FC sitting 15…
Handling Life’s Paperwork Just Got Easier — Thanks to Your Local UPS Store
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If you thought the local Vernon UPS store on Anderson Way was nothing more than…