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'We're quite frustrated:' Red tape threatens growing Arctic space industry
Years of federal bureaucratic delay may cost the North millions of dollars in investment in an emerging high-tech industry. A Norwegian company has been waiting since 2016 for Ottawa to grant an opera...
May 07, 2018
Policing costs, ATV registration, cannabis excise tax top list of SUMA resolutions
A new funding option to help STARS Air Ambulance, advocating the provincial government to create an ATV registration process and develop and implement a cannabis excise tax sharing agreement with muni...
Jan 10, 2019
B.C. forest industry facing uncertain future as mills close across province
VICTORIA - It seems barely a day goes by without an announcement about layoffs, temporary closures or permanent mill shut downs in British Columbia's struggling forest industry. As a result, thousands...
Dec 01, 2019
'I don't think there really is trust:' Lauther discusses CFL labour talks
If trust is a major factor in labour negotiations, the talks between the CFL and CFL Players' Association may be in trouble."I don't think there really is trust," kicker Brett Lauther, one o...
May 18, 2022
Census shows B.C.'s population hit five million after 7.6 per cent growth
VANCOUVER - Canada's latest census shows British Columbia had the second-highest population growth among the provinces, but realtors and buyers say an influx of people has created fiercer-than-ever co...
Feb 09, 2022
'Basketball or Nothing' covers hoop dreams on Navajo Nation
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - High school basketball fans in Arizona and New Mexico likely know all about "rez ball" - a run-and-gun, pass-cut-and-shoot style of play popular in Native American commun...
Aug 01, 2019
Nova Scotia Conservatives promise 'no boondoggle' law, but offer few details
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia’s Tories are promising to introduce a “no-boondoggle guarantee” if they are elected in the May 30 provincial election. Progressive Conservative Leader Jamie Bai...
May 19, 2017
DJ says taking Taylor Swift to court was only option
DENVER - The former radio host who lost a groping lawsuit to Taylor Swift in federal court this week said he realizes the case was in the pop star’s favour, but he had no interest in backing dow...
Aug 16, 2017
Canadian Federation of Humane Societies lauds new code for egg-laying hens
The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies says a new code of practice for egg farmers will help reduce the extreme stress suffered by egg-laying hens and give consumers some assurance about the term...
Mar 27, 2017
IOC likes Calgary's legacy, including Saddledome, for 2026 bid: city director
CALGARY - The International Olympic Committee believes Calgary’s Saddledome can host hockey and figure skating in 2026. Kyle Ripley, the city’s recreation director who is also director of ...
Jan 23, 2018