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Parliamentary report on Emergencies Act decision is 18 months past due — and counting
OTTAWA – For a committee struck to review an emergency, the approach to reporting back…
Princess Anne takes part in keys-to-the-ship ceremony for Arctic navy vessel in B.C.
VANCOUVER – The first Arctic patrol vessel for Canada's Pacific fleet has officially been commissioned…
To fend off tourists, a town in Japan is building a big screen blocking the view of Mount Fuji
FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan (AP) — The town of Fujikawaguchiko has had enough of tourists. Known for…
Red dresses to make fashion statement about missing and murdered Indigenous women
Models in uniquely designed red dresses are taking to the runway in British Columbia this…
Claims of Surrey RCMP harassment fell into ‘jurisdictional void’: B.C. court papers
VANCOUVER – Lawyers for the Surrey Police Union say officers were subjected to harassment and…
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley’s comet, peaks this weekend. Here’s how to see it
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, remnants of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend.…
TRENDING NOW: Electric skateboard singer disturbing the peace? You decide
This busker on an electric skateboard, or one-wheel, was out spreading some music and joy…
Fisheries Department warns boaters against disturbing orphan B.C. killer whale calf
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – The Fisheries Department says its monitoring and patrolling ocean waters off northwest…
More than half of Canadians say freedom of speech is under threat: poll
OTTAWA – A new poll suggests a majority of Canadians feel their right to freedom…
UPDATE: BC library co-op seals leak after hacker obtained data, demanded ransom
VICTORIA – A hacker demanded ransom money after obtaining data from a server used by…
Police say 3 men arrested, charged in the killing of B.C. Sikh activist, Nijjar
Three men have been arrested and charged with the murder of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep…
Princess Anne to take part in B.C. ceremony bringing new ship into Pacific fleet
The first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel for Canada's Pacific fleet will officially be commissioned…
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a…
A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say
WASHINGTON (AP) — An orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical…
TRENDING NOW: Red panda fights pumpkin
This red panda put on its meanest face to fight a pumpkin. After a furious…
Older adults’ brains ‘rewarded’ by music they don’t even like, B.C. researcher finds
BURNABY, B.C. – A researcher at British Columbia's Simon Fraser University says the brains of…
London Drugs rebuilding data infrastructure after cybersecurity breach
VANCOUVER – Retailer London Drugs says it's rebuilding its data infrastructure with the help of…
Quesnel censures mayor, saying his actions jeopardize Indigenous relations
Councillors in Quesnel have voted unanimously to censure their mayor, saying his actions related to…
Police order BC woman who praised Hamas not to protest for five months
VANCOUVER – A pro-Palestinian activist group says its international co-ordinator, who was arrested in a…
Galen Weston pushes back on ‘misguided criticism’ of Loblaw as boycott begins
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Loblaw chairman Galen Weston, as well as the company's new chief executive,…
London Drugs phone lines working, stores still closed after cybersecurity incident
VANCOUVER – London Drugs says its phone lines are working again after being taken offline…
BC launches portal to help find hotel rooms for emergency evacuees
VICTORIA – British Columbia's hotel association says a new central booking portal will help speed…
Biden’s historic marijuana shift is his latest election year move for young voters
PHOENIX (AP) — President Joe Biden may eventually ban TikTok, but he's moving to give…
Want to spend the night in a Paris museum or a house owned by Prince? Airbnb plans to list them
In a mad mix of game-show glitter and marketing flash, Airbnb is offering customers a…