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Auditor general says B.C. Mines Ministry has improved 'with minor exceptions'
VICTORIA - British Columbia's auditor general has found that while the government has made progress on environmental oversight of major mining operations, there are concerns about the cost of cleaning...
Jun 21, 2022

Dem senator says agreement on gun violence bill is at hand
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senators have moved to the brink of an agreement on a bipartisan gun violence bill, Democrats' lead negotiator said Tuesday, potentially teeing up votes this week on an incremental b...
Jun 21, 2022

Canada's McIntosh sets junior world record in 200-metre butterfly at swimming worlds
BUDAPEST, Hungary - Summer McIntosh set a world junior record in the 200-metre butterfly while Kylie Masse set herself up for a Canadian-record seventh career medal Tuesday at the world aquatics champ...
Jun 21, 2022

Lifeboat accident in Vancouver's English Bay linked to failed hardware, sling: TSB
RICHMOND, B.C. - The Transportation Safety Board has concluded its report into an accident involving a lifeboat that dropped from a ship moored in Vancouver's English Bay, injuring two crew members. T...
Jun 21, 2022

CFJC Midday - Travel safely with your pet while in the car; tips from Petland to ensure a stress-free road trip
Shauna from Petland talks about the importance of keeping pets safe while in the car. Find out what items are recommended to travel with!
Jun 21, 2022

Gas tax break not currently on table as Liberals battle affordability problems
OTTAWA - Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the government is more focused on stabilizing oil prices by increasing supply than it is on trying to cut prices by offering Canadians a tem...
Jun 21, 2022

Kennedy 'disturbed' Hockey Canada didn't require players take part in assault probe
Sheldon Kennedy tuned in as Hockey Canada executives faced question after pointed question. Tom Renney and Scott Smith were getting grilled by parliamentarians in Ottawa about the organization's handl...
Jun 21, 2022

After trading first-round pick last season, Raptors ready for 33rd pick in NBA draft
TORONTO - Settling into his seat on the podium at the Toronto Raptors' pre-draft media availability Tuesday, general manager Bobby Webster couldn't help but open with a quip. "It's not like having the...
Jun 21, 2022

Green interim leader warns far right is wooing Canadians who feel left behind
OTTAWA - The interim leader of the Green Party is warning that the far right in Canada is gaining strength from people who are completely frustrated and feel they no longer lead meaningful lives. Amit...
Jun 21, 2022

Long waits outside Montreal passport office, police called due to size of crowd
MONTREAL - The federal minister responsible for Passport Canada is calling the situation at a Montreal passport office unacceptable. Families Minister Karina Gould says senior managers are on the grou...
Jun 21, 2022

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