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Eby’s bill to speed up B.C. projects risks alienating NDP supporters, expert says
VICTORIA — B.C. Premier David Eby is “marching the province toward a confrontation” in which…
Filipino BC confirms identities of all 11 people killed in Vancouver festival attack
VANCOUVER — The group that organized the Lapu Lapu Day festival where 11 people were…
Here’s a quick glance at unemployment rates for April, by Canadian city
OTTAWA — The national unemployment rate was 6.9 per cent in April. Statistics Canada also…
Three MLAs are supporting a B.C. farming family whose 400 ostriches are to be culled
VICTORIA — A member of an ostrich farming family held back tears Thursday as she…
Mother visiting from Philippines was among Vancouver festival victims
Family members and friends of those killed in a vehicle attack at a Vancouver festival…
Indigenous leaders hopeful for Carney-led government on economy, reconciliation
OTTAWA — Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says he doesn’t expect Prime Minister Mark…
Mental health trouble leads to public safety issues, Vancouver’s mayor says
VANCOUVER — People are “sick and tired” of inquiries and reviews into a recurring pattern…
Filipino nurses shaken by Vancouver festival attack say tragedy ‘will not define us’
Filipino-Canadian nurse Glesy Banton-Victoria says she had planned to attend the Lapu Lapu Day street…
Event planners across Canada rethinking security practices following Vancouver attack
TORONTO — The deadly attack on a Vancouver street festival has prompted event organizers across…
Festival suspect had mental health team, no sign he needed hospitalization: ministry
VICTORIA — The man accused of killing 11 people at a Vancouver festival was under…
Ontario, Prairies blocked Liberals from an election-night majority blowout
OTTAWA — The Liberals rose from the ashes under Prime Minister Mark Carney in a…
With no leader or party status, NDP could hold balance of power with Liberal minority
OTTAWA — After a brutal election night Monday, the NDP finds itself without a leader…
Father, mother, five-year-old daughter, killed in Vancouver attack, leave son behind
VANCOUVER — Richard Le sent a text to his 16-year-old son on Saturday at about…
Leaders echo messages in final push to election day
OTTAWA — Federal party leaders hit the hustings Friday with election day fast approaching, as…
In the news today: Poilievre campaigning in Conservative-safe ridings
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
One year after B.C.’s short-term rental crackdown, has it made housing cheaper?
Marv Gandall says living in one of Victoria’s largest residential buildings a year ago meant…
In the news today: Leaders stumping coast to coast, drug test strips pros and cons
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Conservatives, Liberals called out over lack of ‘prudence’ in platforms
OTTAWA — Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform’s heavy reliance on economic growth…
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon to represent Canada at Pope Francis’s funeral Saturday
OTTAWA — Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will represent Canada at the funeral for Pope Francis…
Hikers scramble for alternatives after damage shuts B.C.’s popular Juan de Fuca Trail
Trish Fougner still remembers the taste of the beer she enjoyed after completing the 47-kilometre…
In the news today: Federal leaders spar over platforms, bells toll for Pope Francis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Canada Soccer to honour veteran Desiree Scott at May friendly in her native Winnipeg
Veteran midfielder Desiree Scott is calling time on her international soccer career, making her final…
In the news today: Vatican announces pope’s funeral for Saturday
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up…
Poilievre vows not to impose a home equity tax as Liberals, NDP talk health care
OTTAWA — Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is claiming the Liberals will impose a tax on…