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Experts warn of populist backlash even as irregular crosser decline
OTTAWA - Canadians appear increasingly concerned about situation at the border - even if the overall numbers of crossers are down - which experts warn could harden attitudes against newcomer...
May 17, 2019
Killer of missing Alberta seniors loses appeal of manslaughter convictions
EDMONTON - An appeal from the killer of two Edmonton-area seniors has been dismissed. Travis Vader asked the Alberta Court of Appeal for a new trial or for his manslaughter ch...
May 17, 2019
SOUND OFF: Accounting for accountability — the importance of consultation
LAST MONTH, in reference to recent and proposed changes to B.C.'s forest policy, West Fraser CEO Ted Seraphim expressed concern that the Horgan government was "making policy changes without consulting...
May 17, 2019 Image Credit: The Canadian Press
Boyle's lawyer cites dangers of mid-trial appeal about sexual-activity evidence
OTTAWA - A mid-trial appeal about sensitive evidence concerning sexual activity could endanger the timely completion of Joshua Boyle's assault case, a lawyer for the former Afghanistan hostage told a ...
May 17, 2019
B.C. to hold public inquiry into money laundering; final report due May 2021
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan launched a public inquiry into money laundering Wednesday, saying the depth of the criminal activity in British Columbia runs far deeper than previously believed. Money ...
May 17, 2019
B.C. to hold public inquiry into money laundering; final report due May 2021
VICTORIA - Premier John Horgan launched a public inquiry into money laundering Wednesday, saying the depth of the criminal activity in British Columbia runs far deeper than previously believed. Money ...
May 17, 2019
Prosecutor: Pregnant teen killed while being shown photos
CHICAGO - A prosecutor says a pregnant Chicago teen who was killed and whose baby was cut from her womb was strangled while being shown a photo album of the late son and brother of her attackers. The ...
May 17, 2019
BREAKING: Fraser sentenced to life, no parole for 12 years in killing of Cody Foster
KAMLOOPS - A Kamloops man who killed his friend and coworker more than two years ago has been sentenced to life in prison, with no eligibility for parole for 12 years. A B.C. Supreme Court jury found ...
May 17, 2019 Image Credit: File Photo
Trump delays imposing tariffs on auto imports and parts
WASHINGTON - Caught in a sprawling trade dispute with U.S. rival China, President Donald Trump decided against declaring commercial war on America's friends: The White House said Friday that he is del...
May 17, 2019
Coroner confirms death of man in his 40s in Thursday Coquihalla crash
KAMLOOPS - UPDATE: Merritt RCMP say the man who died in a crash on the Coquihalla Highway Thursday had stopped to offer assistance after an earlier crash.According to a news release, RCMP say the vict...
May 17, 2019 Image Credit: Joshua Knaak
