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Unifor applies to represent two Amazon fulfilment centres in Metro Vancouver
VANCOUVER - Unifor says it has filed two applications to represent Vancouver-area Amazon workers with the B.C. Labour Relations Board. The union says it's filed applications for two Amazon fulfilment ...
Apr 10, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Alberta introduces bill giving it gatekeeping role on federal funding
EDMONTON - Alberta is proposing a law that would allow it to veto any deal struck between municipalities and the federal government. Premier Danielle Smith says the province has had long-standing conc...
Apr 10, 2024
At least two shot when gunfire erupts at Philadelphia Eid event, official tells AP
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - At least two people were shot Wednesday at an Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. The official could not discuss details of the...
Apr 10, 2024
Canada wary of quarterfinal opponent Sweden at world women's hockey championship
UTICA, N.Y. - Canada's women intend to be on their toes against a quarterfinal opponent that took them to the brink of elimination in last year's world hockey championship. A Sarah Nurse overtime goal...
Apr 10, 2024
Snowpack in B.C. at lowest level since 1970
NANAIMO - Snowpack levels in B.C. mountains are at their lowest point in more than 50 years, with Vancouver Island reserves among the lowest in the province. The April 1 snow survey and water supply b...
Apr 10, 2024
Quebec Superior Court judge authorizes QMJHL hazing class-action lawsuit
MONTREAL - Quebec Superior Court has authorized a class-action lawsuit against the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League and its teams over alleged hazing abuse. Justice Jacques G. Bouchard gave the s...
Apr 10, 2024
B.C. has lowest snowpack on record, drought a concern: BC River Forecast Centre
VANCOUVER - A hydrologist with British Columbia's River Forecast Centre says the April snow survey shows the lowest snowpack on record in the province. Jonathan Boyd says the snowpack is 63 per cent o...
Apr 10, 2024
B.C. has lowest snowpack on record, drought a concern: BC River Forecast Centre
VANCOUVER - A hydrologist with British Columbia's River Forecast Centre says the April snow survey shows the lowest snowpack on record in the province. Jonathan Boyd says the snowpack is 63 per cent o...
Apr 10, 2024
Adam Silver says gambling probe of Toronto's Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league
NEW YORK (AP) - Toronto's Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday. Silver, ...
Apr 10, 2024
Preparations are being made for a potential NHL team in Salt Lake City
Preparations are being made behind the scenes and in the public eye in case an NHL team is in Salt Lake City sooner than later. Prospective owner Ryan Smith on social media earlier this week solicited...
Apr 10, 2024