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BC United to run some candidates to keep party name alive, despite halting campaign
VICTORIA - British Columbia's Official Opposition BC United party now says it will run some candidates in the Oct. 19 election, despite suspending its campaign last week to support the B.C. Conservati...
Sep 06, 2024
Involuntary mental health care must be 'dignified and humane,' B.C. premier says
VANCOUVER - Premier David Eby says mental health care in the province for those committed against their will needs to be "dignified and humane" to be effective, as his government works on a strategy a...
Sep 06, 2024
Canada Post proposes 25-cent price hike for stamps in 2025
OTTAWA - Canada Post is proposing an increase to regulated postage rates next year, bringing the price of most stamps up by 25 cents to $1.24. The organization says it's kept letter mail rate increase...
Sep 06, 2024
Gas prices down in Alberta as crude oil slumps
Albertan drivers are enjoying cheaper gas prices heading into fall.The average gasoline price in Alberta was 143.6 cents per litre on Friday, according to price tracking website GasBuddy.com.That's do...
Sep 06, 2024
Veteran Tyson Beukeboom leads 35-woman Canada camp roster ahead of WXV rugby tourney
Veteran forward Tyson Beukeboom, who won a record 68th cap for Canada in May, leads coach Kevin Rouet's 35-player training squad ahead of the WXV women's rugby tournament that kicks off later this mon...
Sep 06, 2024
Canadian tied to alleged Russian influencer op received thousands in fees: U.S.
WASHINGTON - U.S. officials say the founders of a company connected to Canada received US$760,000 in fees and commissions as part of an alleged Russian ploy to dupe right-wing influencers into sowing ...
Sep 06, 2024
Canadian swimmer Sebastian Massabie wins gold at Paralympics in 50m freestyle
PARIS - Canadian swimmer Sebastian Massabie has set a new world record while claiming gold at the Paralympics. The 19-year-old Toronto native finished with a time of 35.61 seconds in the men's S4 50-m...
Sep 06, 2024
Molson Coors ends diversity, equity and inclusion policies, moves to 'broader view'
MONTREAL - Brewing company Molson Coors says it is dropping its diversity, equity and inclusion policies and taking a "broader view" in which all employees know they are welcome. In an internal memo M...
Sep 06, 2024
Stamps switch it up at QB with eyes on avenging loss to Bethel-Thompson, Elks
EDMONTON - As the Edmonton Elks and Calgary Stampeders prep for Saturday's Labour Day Classic rematch, the fortunes of their veteran quarterbacks are trending in opposite directions. Elks' pivot McLeo...
Sep 06, 2024
Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election
NEW YORK (AP) - A judge agreed Friday to postpone Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case until after the November election, granting him a hard-won reprieve as he navigates the aftermath of ...
Sep 06, 2024