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SOUND OFF: For a stronger BC, it's time for a change
DEAR MR. EBY and Members of the Legislature, I write this open letter to you all concerning a topic that I feel is critically important - the archaic practice of Daylight Savings in British Columbia. ...
Mar 14, 2025
Former US Sen. Alan K. Simpson of Wyoming dies at age 93
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, a political legend whose quick wit bridged partisan gaps in the years before today's political acrimony, has died. He was 93. Along with former Vic...
Mar 14, 2025
Hamas agrees to release a US-Israeli hostage and the bodies of 4 other dual nationals
JERUSALEM (AP) - Hamas said on Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, hostages who had died in captivity...
Mar 14, 2025
Former reality TV star Jessie Holmes wins longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race in Alaska
NOME, Alaska (AP) - Jessie Holmes, a former reality television star, won the longest-ever Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Friday. Holmes was first to the finish line in the Gold Rush town of Nome, on ...
Mar 14, 2025
In the news today: Trudeau steps away, Carney steps in, and G7 foreign ministers meet
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney set to name his cabinet this morning Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister this morning at Rid...
Mar 14, 2025
EU foreign policy chief says that global trade war works in China's interests
LA MALBAIE, Que. - The European Union's foreign policy chief says tariffs between Western countries only serve China's interests and is calling for higher defence spending to keep Russia in check. "If...
Mar 14, 2025
Joly, others to address media on last day of G7 foreign ministers meeting in Quebec
LA MALBAIE, Que. - Foreign Affairs Minister Mlanie Joly is set to address media this morning after gathering her counterparts from the U.S., Europe and Japan. She has been hosting the Group of Seven f...
Mar 14, 2025
Jesper Bratt has a goal and 2 assists in the Devils' 3-2 comeback win over the Oilers
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) - Jesper Bratt had a goal and two assists for his second straight three-point game and the New Jersey Devils rallied to beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Thursday night. Bratt tied it ...
Mar 13, 2025
Drake Batherson ends goal-scoring drought with two as Senators beat Bruins 6-3
OTTAWA - Drake Batherson ended a 10-game scoreless drought with a pair of goals and picked up an assist in the Ottawa Senators' 6-3 win over the Boston Bruins on Thursday. Shane Pinto, Tyler Kleven, R...
Mar 13, 2025
Sam Bennett's two power-play goals lead Panthers past Maple Leafs 3-2
TORONTO - Sam Bennett scored two power-play goals to lift the shorthanded Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers to a 3-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday. Bennett's offence gave the Atl...
Mar 13, 2025
