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New travel costs revealed for EPA head amid ongoing scrutiny
WASHINGTON - Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt spent more than $120,000 in public funds last summer for a trip to Italy that included a meeting of G-7 ministers and a private ...
Mar 21, 2018
B.C. government to eliminate tolls on two Vancouver-area bridges
PORT COQUITLAM, B.C. - Premier John Horgan is citing fairness and affordability for his fledgling NDP government’s decision to eliminate tolls on two major Vancouver-area bridges in time for the...
Aug 25, 2017
AAA Stars fall to Blazers for fourth straight loss
The AAA Stars couldn’t muster a win on Tuesday against the Saskatoon Blazers at home, ultimately falling 4-2. They were in solid shape heading into the third tied up 2-2, but allowed a goal seve...
Jan 18, 2017
Federal judge again blocks Texas fetal remains rules
AUSTIN, Texas - A federal judge late Friday again blocked Texas rules mandating burial or cremation of fetal remains, in a victory for abortion rights groups. Austin-based U.S. District Judge Sam Spar...
Jan 27, 2017
P.E.I. passes bill banning single-use plastic bags at retail stores
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prince Edward Island could be the first province in Canada to ban retailers from giving out plastic bags after a private member’s bill passed third reading Friday morning. The Pl...
Jun 09, 2018
Delays meant 'headwinds' too great for $36B Pacific NorthWest LNG project: exec
CALGARY - Plentiful cheap natural gas is no guarantee that a Canadian LNG export industry will develop, says an executive with Progress Energy Canada, a division of Malaysia’s state-owned Petron...
Oct 11, 2017
Fate of prime minister's residence up in the air as staff move out due to hazards
OTTAWA - The Canadian government has spent billions trying to solve the country's housing crisis. But when it comes to fixing the prime minister's own crumbling official residence? That's a different ...
Nov 18, 2022
AAA Stars fall to Blazers for fourth straight loss
The AAA Stars couldn’t muster a win on Tuesday against the Saskatoon Blazers at home, ultimately falling 4-2. They were in solid shape heading into the third tied up 2-2, but allowed a goal seve...
Jan 18, 2017
'Lesser of two evils': La Ronge council votes to bid up to $1.25 million for SLGA permit
In spite of efforts from local residents to stop La Ronge council from pursuing the purchase of the SLGA liquor license, all members in attendance voted to proceed. In specific, town council with the ...
Feb 18, 2023
Some facts on the wildfires season in British Columbia
VANCOUVER - Here are some facts on the wildfire situation from April 1 to July 7 in British Columbia: Total fires: 463 Total area burned: About 113 square kilometres. Total fires by region: Coastal 50...
Jul 08, 2017