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B.C. premier wants to better understand bail reform failing in woman's murder
SURREY, B.C. - British Columbia's premier says the province worked with the federal government to change its bail rules, so he is not sure why a man with a long and violent criminal history was releas...
Jul 9, 2024
Former federal consultant who overbilled government charged with fraud
OTTAWA - A former federal consultant has been charged with fraud for overbilling the government by $25,000. The RCMP say Clara Elaine Visser faces one charge of fraud over $5,000, following an investi...
Jul 9, 2024
Spain beats France 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 final with Yamal youngest-ever scorer at major tournament
MUNICH (AP) - Spain reached the European Championship final with a 2-1 victory over France on Tuesday with 16-year-old Lamine Yamal becoming the youngest-ever scorer at a major tournament. France took...
Jul 9, 2024
Ottawa looking to clear problem backlog by March 2025 before axing Phoenix
OTTAWA - Ottawa says a big pile of problems still needs to be cleared before it can finally dump the error-prone Phoenix pay system for public-service employees. The federal government has ambitions t...
Jul 9, 2024
Teammates, fellow goalkeepers rally around Toronto FC's Gavran after freakish goal
TORONTO - The goalkeeping fraternity and Luka Gavran's teammates were quick to offer support when the young Toronto FC 'keeper conceded a freakish goal in a 2-1 loss June 20 at Atlanta United. Gavran,...
Jul 9, 2024
‘If we do nothing, nothing is going to change’: lease approved for south Nanaimo social housing facility
NANAIMO - Following extensive debate, a temporary supportive housing complex for unhoused individuals received a three-year lease from Nanaimo City Council. The City-owned site at 1030 Old Victoria Rd...
Jul 9, 2024
'Not warranted': Chiefs pass resolution reversing course on forensic audit of AFN
MONTREAL - The Assembly of First Nations has passed an emergency resolution that says a forensic audit of the advocacy body is "not warranted and should not be undertaken." Former national chief RoseA...
Jul 9, 2024
Whale rescue teams hoping to disentangle right whale in St. Lawrence Estuary
MONTREAL - Fisheries and Oceans Canada says whale rescue teams are preparing to make another attempt to disentangle a young right whale in the St. Lawrence Estuary. The department says it has been wor...
Jul 9, 2024
Herdman sees Forge as a stiff test, hopes for reinforcements for cup return leg
Coach John Herdman welcomes the six-week interval between the two legs of Toronto FC's Canadian Championship semifinal against Canadian Premier League champion Forge FC. Herdman, whose team faces Forg...
Jul 9, 2024
B.C. to provide more funding for new medical school, founding dean appointed
SURREY, B.C. - Premier David Eby says the province is providing millions more in funding for the new medical school at Simon Fraser University in Surrey, B.C., that aims to start classes in September ...
Jul 9, 2024