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B.C. funds more policing as hate crimes rose by 23 per cent between 2022 to 2023
Hate aimed at religion, sexual orientation and race or ethnicity has jumped in British Columbia, setting off a funding increase for the RCMP's hate crimes unit. Public Safety Minister Garry Begg annou...
Jul 04, 2025
Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition
The federal minister of Indigenous services says her government plans to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations' rights to clean drinking water - despite calls from Alberta and Ontario for it...
Jul 04, 2025
New safety officer coming to Battleford amid community concerns over unfilled positions
The Town of Battleford has a new public safety officer. This comes after some community members have raised questions and concerns about the unfilled positions amid a $2 million surplus. In an email s...
Jul 04, 2025
Norwegian company has plans for LNG export project in Quebec
MONTREAL - A subsidiary of a Norwegian energy company wants to build a liquefied natural gas export project in Quebec. Marinvest Energy Canada says there's a strong business case for an LNG project in...
Jul 04, 2025
Vancouver Whitecaps to buy out contract of veteran forward Damir Kreilach
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Whitecaps have agreed to buy out the guaranteed contract of veteran forward Damir Kreilach, the club announced Friday. Kreilach was scheduled to make his final appearance for...
Jul 04, 2025
Multiple deaths reported in Texas, rescue efforts underway as flash flooding threatens communities
Multiple deaths have been reported in Texas after heavy rain caused flash flooding of a river, while search teams used boats to conduct rescues Friday as fast-moving water threatened riverfront commun...
Jul 04, 2025
Lionel Messi making Canada trip for Inter Miami’s clash with CF Montréal
MONTREAL - CF Montral is bracing for a visit from Lionel Messi. Inter Miami head coach Javier Mascherano said Friday the Argentine great is expected to travel to Montreal and be available to play in S...
Jul 04, 2025
RCMP searching for wanted man in Northern Sask
Pinehouse RCMP are asking the public to be vigilant and report any sightings of a 29-year-old man who's unlawfully at large. Devon Ratt was last seen leaving the Besnard Lake Correctional Centre at ar...
Jul 04, 2025
Ottawa talking to metals giant Rio Tinto about cash flow help amid U.S. tariffs
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Mlanie Joly says the federal government is talking to mining and metals giant Rio Tinto about helping the company with cash flow problems caused by the United States' global...
Jul 04, 2025
Minister planning to table First Nations water bill despite provincial opposition
OTTAWA - The federal minister of Indigenous services says her government plans to reintroduce legislation to ensure First Nations' rights to clean drinking water - despite calls from Alberta and Ontar...
Jul 04, 2025