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Infrastructure at centre of Western Canada premiers' meeting in Whistler, B.C.
WHISTLER, B.C. - The high cost of replacing infrastructure and upgrading it to withstand damage from climate-related disasters will be a key topic of discussion as western premiers meet today in Whist...
Jun 27, 2023
Competition Bureau to release study on grocery sector concentration and food costs
GATINEAU, Que. - Canada's competition watchdog is expected to release a study today examining whether consolidation in the grocery sector is contributing to rising food costs. The Competition Bureau a...
Jun 27, 2023
Olivia Chow elected next mayor of Toronto, vows to bring change
TORONTO - Olivia Chow, a former NDP parliamentarian and longtime standard bearer for the progressive left, was elected mayor of Toronto on Monday, promising to bring change to a city grappling with ho...
Jun 26, 2023
Players returning from LIV Golf part of Saudis' agreement with PGA Tour
The PGA Tour and European tour have agreed to work with Saudi backers of LIV Golf to decide how defectors to the rival league can return and what kind of punishment they should face, according to a fr...
Jun 26, 2023
Players returning from LIV Golf part of Saudis' agreement with PGA Tour
The PGA Tour and European tour have agreed to work with Saudi backers of LIV Golf to decide how defectors to the rival league can return and what kind of punishment they should face, according to a fr...
Jun 26, 2023
Connor McDavid dominates NHL awards
NASHVILLE - Connor McDavid dominated the NHL season. The Edmonton Oilers captain did the same at the league's awards ceremony on Monday. McDavid won his third Hart Trophy as NHL MVP on the heels of a ...
Jun 26, 2023
Vancouver Chinatown condo project is approved after years of controversy
Vancouver's development permit board has approved a controversial nine-storey residential tower in the heart of Chinatown, capping a years-long battle between the developer and the city. Some local re...
Jun 26, 2023
Prosecutors seek the death penalty against man accused of slaying of 4 University of Idaho students
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Prosecutors say they are seeking the death penalty against a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death late last year. Bryan Kohberger, 28, is charged with...
Jun 26, 2023
Sweet old boy Oliver looking for his forever retirement home
NANAIMO - Say hello, to Oliver!Oliver is a 13-year-old Domestic Short Hair cat who was recently surrendered. Oliver thrives in stimulating settings where he gets lots of attention.If you have space an...
Jun 26, 2023
David Eby resists early vote in B.C. despite big byelection wins for NDP
VANCOUVER - Premier David Eby says he has no interest in calling an early election in British Columbia, despite resounding victories for NDP candidates in a pair of byelections over the weekend. Eby s...
Jun 26, 2023