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Hamed Shafia, convicted of murdering sisters and woman, granted absence from prison
September 18, 2026 - 12:23 PM

In the time leading up to the murder of his sisters and stepmother, Hamed Shafia quashed his remorse by telling himself he had no choice and was simply going along with his father's actions, he told a parole hearing Friday.
Fréchette rejects $1 billion estimate for health agency IT project
September 17, 2026 - 10:37 AM

QUÉBEC — Coalition Avenir Québec leader Christine Fréchette is rejecting suggestions that an IT project in the health-care system will cost a billion dollars.
If Alberta leaves Canada, it will need up to $170B and 70,000 civil servants: report
September 16, 2026 - 2:50 PM

EDMONTON — A report released Wednesday by the Alberta government says if the province wants to separate from Canada, it would need to shell out up to $170 billion and hire at least 70,000 civil servants to do it.
Vancouver police officer Kalwinder Dosanjh charged over theft of more than $3M
September 04, 2026 - 6:21 PM

VANCOUVER — A 26-year veteran of the Vancouver Police Department is facing charges of theft, fraud and breach of trust involving millions of dollars in a case the force's chief is calling "deeply distressing."
Trump contacted Apple directly to change name of Lake Ontario to Lake America: Burgum
August 31, 2026 - 2:54 PM

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump contacted Apple directly to pressure the tech giant to change the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America," a top administration official said Monday.
The CRTC will go ahead with Cancon rules the U.S. opposes. What will that look like?
August 26, 2026 - 1:20 PM

OTTAWA — The federal broadcast regulator says it will go ahead with the process to put rules in place around Canadian content on streaming services, after such efforts played a role in ending trade talks with the U.S.
Some shoppers say 'not a chance' they'll buy American booze if Ontario brings it back
August 20, 2026 - 2:57 PM

TORONTO — The ban on American booze has emerged as a key sticking point in Canada's trade negotiations with the United States, but some shoppers in Ontario say they won't reach for California wine or Kentucky bourbon even if they reappear on store shelves.
Palestinian envoy says Canada 'pivotal' in Mideast peace, urges more action
August 18, 2026 - 1:00 AM

OTTAWA — The new Palestinian ambassador to Ottawa says Canada's recognition of the State of Palestine has been "pivotal" for her people and for upholding international law, but she says Canada must do more to end Israel's occupation.
Alcohol, autos among key irritants in Canada-U.S. trade talks
August 17, 2026 - 2:11 PM

OTTAWA — Canada's top trade negotiators remained in Washington Monday for talks as the deadline looms for U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariffs to kick in.
Fact File: Claims Liberal MP voted in House of Commons while in China are false
August 13, 2026 - 2:50 PM

OTTAWA — After Liberal MP Shaun Chen announced Monday his plans to resign his seat in the House of Commons in September, he was accused online of breaking House rules by voting on legislation while he was in China earlier this year.
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THOMPSON: Department of War name change comes with hefty bill for American taxpayers
OPINION Last month, President Donald Trump decided he liked the sound of Department of War a lot more than Department of Defense. It was - like so many Trump impulses - a move that did little to change reality other t

Why some bars and most breweries close early in downtown Kelowna
It’s 10:30 p.m. and the night feels young inside one of Kelowna’s charming breweries, but your hope of painting the town red is dashed by last call. That’s a pretty common experience for folks who aren’t familiar wit

Why Okanagan cannabis shops aren't dominating the black market
Law abiding cannabis companies in the Okanagan deal with the government taking its piece of the pie at every turn, while trying to compete with a black market that's still going strong. Cannabis in B.C. gets taxed at several points betw

The story behind the Shuswap's familiar and historic Trickle Inn
A large, charming white house with green trim has been a familiar site for people travelling through the Shuswap for decades. Perched on side of the Trans-Canada Highway in Tappen, the house was a family home for the Carlin family for sever

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Hamed Shafia, convicted of murdering sisters and woman, granted absence from prison

Fréchette rejects $1 billion estimate for health agency IT project

If Alberta leaves Canada, it will need up to $170B and 70,000 civil servants: report

Vancouver police officer Kalwinder Dosanjh charged over theft of more than $3M

Trump contacted Apple directly to change name of Lake Ontario to Lake America: Burgum

The CRTC will go ahead with Cancon rules the U.S. opposes. What will that look like?

Some shoppers say 'not a chance' they'll buy American booze if Ontario brings it back

Palestinian envoy says Canada 'pivotal' in Mideast peace, urges more action

Alcohol, autos among key irritants in Canada-U.S. trade talks

Fact File: Claims Liberal MP voted in House of Commons while in China are false

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