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Transgender community gathers in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation
November 20, 2024 - 9:14 PM

EDMONTON - Dillon Ford has never marked Transgender Day of Remembrance before.
Trump nominates former congressman Pete Hoekstra as ambassador to Canada
November 20, 2024 - 8:14 PM

WASHINGTON - U.S. president-elect Donald Trump has picked a former Michigan congressman as his upcoming administration's ambassador to Canada.
Trudeau expected to announce temporary GST break on some items, NDP says
November 20, 2024 - 8:09 PM

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to announce on Thursday a temporary GST break for certain essential items to help ease affordability pressures.
Bomb cyclone batters B.C., cutting roads and power, snapping trees 'like gunshots'
November 20, 2024 - 4:29 PM

VANCOUVER - Geoff Johnson and fellow storm watchers in Ucluelet, B.C., were concerned on Tuesday about the so-called "bomb cyclone" taking shape off Vancouver Island — not for safety reasons, but because they wondered if it would be "disappointing."
Human smuggling trial hears from migrant who survived crossing border in blizzard
November 20, 2024 - 4:25 PM

FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - Yash Patel had only been away from his native India for a few weeks when he was dropped off on the bald Canadian prairie in the middle of a nighttime blizzard and given vague instructions to walk in a straight line into the United States, he testified Wednesday.
Parole board 'working' to have Bernardo victims' families attend hearing in-person
November 20, 2024 - 3:57 PM

The Parole Board of Canada says it is now working to allow victims’ families to attend Paul Bernardo's parole hearing and deliver their victim impact statements in person.
Former PM Stephen Harper appointed to oversee Alberta's $160B AIMCo fund manager
November 20, 2024 - 3:29 PM

EDMONTON - Former prime minister Stephen Harper is the new chairman of the Alberta Investment Management Corp., which oversees more than $160 billion in funds, including pension funds and the Heritage Savings Trust Fund.
Coroner's inquest into 2016 death of Ottawa man hears from ex-cop involved in arrest
November 20, 2024 - 3:05 PM

A former police officer involved in the violent arrest of an Ottawa man who later died in hospital told a coroner's inquest that he was traumatized by the incident and worried about his own safety at the time.
Investigation led to huge drug bust, which will disrupt Surrey drug trade, says RCMP
November 20, 2024 - 3:01 PM

SURREY - Mounties in Surrey, B.C., say a year-long investigation has led to one of the largest drug seizures in the detachment's history and will "disrupt" the drug trade in the city.
Montreal unveils 2025 budget with new spending for housing, homelessness
November 20, 2024 - 2:59 PM

MONTREAL - The City of Montreal is promising to speed up construction permits, raise taxes on owners of vacant lots and spend tens of millions more dollars to help develop affordable housing as part of its 2025 budget.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

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Transgender community gathers in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation

Trump nominates former congressman Pete Hoekstra as ambassador to Canada

Trudeau expected to announce temporary GST break on some items, NDP says

Bomb cyclone batters B.C., cutting roads and power, snapping trees 'like gunshots'

Human smuggling trial hears from migrant who survived crossing border in blizzard

Parole board 'working' to have Bernardo victims' families attend hearing in-person

Former PM Stephen Harper appointed to oversee Alberta's $160B AIMCo fund manager

Coroner's inquest into 2016 death of Ottawa man hears from ex-cop involved in arrest

Investigation led to huge drug bust, which will disrupt Surrey drug trade, says RCMP

Montreal unveils 2025 budget with new spending for housing, homelessness

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