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Protests planned for Carney's investment summit in Toronto
19+ hour, 7+ min ago (299+ words) Protests are planned for the prime minister’s high-stakes summit aimed at attracting new investment to Canada, with organizers saying Mark Carney is keeping company with business leaders they say are exacerbating global crises. Hundreds of executives and global asset managers…...
Exhibit at Royal BC Museum shows how climate change is changing B.C.
21+ hour, 40+ min ago (651+ words) A new exhibit at the Royal British Columbia Museum explores how climate change is reshaping British Columbia’s ecosystems and impacting communities within the province. Watch the story below: “It’s hard to see the predictions that I learned about in, like,…...
'A first' in its 168-year history: Victoria Firefighters union to endorse council candidates
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (754+ words) With just over a month until municipal elections take place across B.C., a new player is entering the capital city’s political arena. For the first time in its 168 year history, the Victoria Firefighters union will be endorsing candidates for city council....
B.C. spending $67M to replace all red light, speed cameras
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (397+ words) Work is now underway to replace all 140 red light and speed cameras across B.C. as part of a $67 million contract. The new cameras are being supplied and maintained for 10 years by Jenoptik Canada, with the $67 million covering the life of the…...
Trump's Canada-bashing echoed by supporters at Dallas convention
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (675+ words) Thousands of U.S. President Donald Trump’s most ardent followers have gathered in Dallas for “Trump-a-palooza” this week — and many are parroting the president’s constant bashing of Canada. Lona Heins from Tennessee said Canada is now “communist” and no longer shares the…...
Conservative Leader Poilievre in New York to pitch closer Canada-U.S. ties
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (520+ words) Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre told an American TV audience Thursday that Canadians are united in their mission to fight U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs. In an interview with CNBC, Poilievre pitched a stronger North America and said he wants Canada and…...
Ottawa announces $5M for HIV self-test kits, support staff
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (178+ words) The federal government has announced $5 million in funding for HIV prevention and support services. Manitoba member of Parliament Doug Eyolfson made the announcement in Winnipeg with Dr. Joss Reimer, Canada’s chief public health officer. The funding is to help increase…...
'Incredibly grateful': Ladysmith celebrates longest serving councillor retiring after 38 years
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (316+ words) The Town of Ladysmith paid tribute to the community’s longest-serving elected official, Coun. Duck Paterson, at a council meeting Tuesday. Paterson has served as a councillor for 38 years, and attended his last in-person council meeting on Tuesday. “His decades of…...
'Consequences we live with': How 9/11 changed Canada's approach to national security
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (1429+ words) Before the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Steven Backman could usually cross the Canada-U.S. border with a simple wave. Backman, like many residents of St. Stephen, N.B., would travel frequently to neighbouring Calais, Maine. “When locals would go through the border, often the U.S....
Pop-up drug checking at UVic renews calls for permanent site
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (519+ words) University of Victoria students are welcomed back to campus with UVic’s first pop-up drug checking service. Doctors for Safer Drug Policy is hosting the pop-up booth Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to educate new and…...