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UK announces fast-moving new variant of coronavirus that is more than 70% more transmissible
LONDON – Millions of people must cancel their Christmas get-togethers and most shops have to…
‘Do as I say’: Anger as some politicians ignore virus rules
SAN FRANCISCO – Denver's mayor flies to Mississippi to spend Thanksgiving with his family —…
Survey finds Canadians plan on dieting less and donating more to food banks in 2021
HALIFAX – Fewer Canadians plan to improve their diet as a New Year's resolution in…
Restaurants try to make the best of their toughest holiday season yet
TORONTO – While Karen Ward and her family cook takeout meals at the Grover pub,…
Health Canada proposes reducing nicotine concentration limit in vaping products
OTTAWA – The federal government says it wants to reduce the amount of nicotine allowed…
No easy solutions to complex problem of high condo insurance premiums: B.C. report
VANCOUVER – A Crown corporation that regulates British Columbia's private-sector insurance companies says an average…
Former clerk of the B.C. legislature faces charges of fraud, breach of trust
VICTORIA – The former clerk of the British Columbia legislature has been charged with four…
TRENDING NOW: This woman’s struggle to walk on icy sidewalk sums up 2020
There is no doubt 2020 has been a crazy year as we all find ways…
RCMP say Burnaby Hospital fire that contributed to COVID-19 outbreak was arson
BURNABY, B.C. – The RCMP say a fire that has been blamed for contributing to…
Trans Mountain shuts down pipeline expansion project to address worker safety
Trans Mountain says it is shutting down construction on its pipeline expansion project until early…
Cancelled routes, pre-flight tests: COVID complicates holiday travel for sun seekers
MONTREAL – Tania Azevedo wasn’t sure if she would make it to Aruba after all.…
How a new delivery model could save Canadian restaurants struggling with rising costs
High delivery costs are eating into the dwindling profits of restaurant and food companies struggling…
Merritt’s Christmas Elf spreading hidden holiday cheer
A secret Christmas elf is helping people get into the Christmas spirit by hiding 25…
$10,000 donation made in support of Ty Pozzobon Foundation
Shell Rotella launched a charitable initiative this year known as the ‘Rugged Ride for Charity’.…
Canada gives OK to Boeing 737 Max changes but planes still grounded
MONTREAL – Boeing's 737 Max aircraft is a step closer to returning to Canadian skies,…
RCMP officers who shot, killed Nova Scotia mass murder happened upon him at gas station
HALIFAX – A new report from an independent police watchdog reveals that the April 19…
No charges against Vancouver police officers in connection to unarmed man’s death
VANCOUVER – B.C.'s police complaint commissioner will proceed with a disciplinary-conduct investigation into the actions…
Criminal investigation launched into deadly CP derailment near Field
FIELD, B.C. – The RCMP say a criminal investigation has been launched into a fatal…
UPDATE: B.C. forecasts $13.6 billion deficit; economy to grow three per cent next year
VICTORIA – British Columbia is showing signs of rebuilding its economy despite the ongoing and…
TRENDING NOW: Glitter bomb vs. porch pirates becomes Christmas tradition
The video of Mark Rober's first effort to get revenge on a neighbourhood porch pirate…
Contractor seriously injured at Trans Mountain site in B.C., construction stopped
The Canada Energy Regulator says a contractor was seriously injured Tuesday at a construction site…
Canadians asked to ‘picture life without restaurants’ as industry hits grim milestone
A restaurant industry group is asking Canadians to imagine life without local restaurants after it…
‘Feisty’ Calgary infant gaining weight and alert after recovering from COVID-19
CALGARY – When five-day-old Nora Forrest was first hospitalized with COVID-19, her parents didn't know…
B.C. cracking down on COVID-19 rule breakers with expanded enforcement
VICTORIA – New enforcement measures are coming into effect as part of British Columbia's crackdown…