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Advocate tells B.C. inquest that home-share providers are burnt out, need better pay
BURNABY, B.C. - The independent advocate in charge of helping adults with developmental disabilities navigate B.C. government supports says his office often hears about home-share providers who are ex...
Jan 22, 2025
Ludvig Aberg cards an opening-round 63 for a 2-shot lead at the Farmers Insurance Open
SAN DIEGO (AP) - Ludvig Aberg shot a 9-under 63 Wednesday in what he calls his favorite place in the world, taking a two-shot lead over Danny Walker and Hayden Springer in the opening round of the Far...
Jan 22, 2025
LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand register their marriages on the first day of law giving them equal status
BANGKOK (AP) - Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand are expected to make their wedded status legal Thursday, the first day a law took effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples. Th...
Jan 22, 2025
LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand register their marriages on the first day of law giving them equal status
BANGKOK (AP) - Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand are expected to make their wedded status legal Thursday, the first day a law took effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples. Th...
Jan 22, 2025
Supreme Court certifies B.C.'s class-action lawsuit against opioid providers
British Columbia's attorney general says the Supreme Court of Canada has certified the province's class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Niki Sharma says B.C. can now proc...
Jan 22, 2025
Supreme Court certifies B.C.'s class-action lawsuit against opioid providers
British Columbia's attorney general says the Supreme Court of Canada has certified the province's class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Niki Sharma says B.C. can now proc...
Jan 22, 2025
Mount Polley boss says 2014 B.C. mine spill not toxic as firm faces fisheries charges
The president of the company involved in the Mount Polley environmental disaster that poured millions of cubic metres of mine tailings into B.C. waterways 10 years ago says the material spilled wasn't...
Jan 22, 2025
Mount Polley boss says 2014 B.C. mine spill not toxic as firm faces fisheries charges
The president of the company involved in the Mount Polley environmental disaster that poured millions of cubic metres of mine tailings into B.C. waterways 10 years ago says the material spilled wasn't...
Jan 22, 2025
McDavid calls three-game suspension 'harsh' but understands league's decision
EDMONTON - Connor McDavid admitted that he's not proud of cross-checking an opponent on the face. But, the Edmonton Oilers captain and three-time Hart Trophy winner said that NHL officials need to be ...
Jan 22, 2025
Poilievre 'not aware' of more than two genders; says there are other priorities
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he is only aware of two genders - male and female - and that the government should leave people alone. In an interview with CP24 news channel, Poilie...
Jan 22, 2025