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B.C., StatCan partner on fire prevention pilot as deaths increase around province
VICTORIA - British Columbia's fire commissioner says fire-related deaths in the province have increased by almost 120 per cent over the past two years. Brian Godlonton says it appears the concerning t...
Jun 08, 2022
B.C., StatCan partner on fire prevention pilot as deaths increase around province
VICTORIA - British Columbia's fire commissioner says fire-related deaths in the province have increased by almost 120 per cent over the past two years. Brian Godlonton says it appears the concerning t...
Jun 08, 2022
SOUND OFF: Decriminalization will reduce stigma so people can find support
FOR SOMEONE WHO USES DRUGS and wants to find treatment or support, it can be hard to reach out for help. Even telling a friend or family member that you use drugs can be difficult because of shame and...
Jun 08, 2022
BC Ferries fined $674,000 over worker who drowned after falling from vessel
RICHMOND, B.C. - British Columbia's health and safety agency for workers has imposed a hefty fine on BC Ferry Services Inc., over the death of one of its workers in June 2020. A statement on the WorkS...
Jun 08, 2022
Defence raises prospect of multiple leaks in bureaucrat's shipbuilding trial
OTTAWA - An Ottawa court heard today that more than one person may have disclosed information about secret cabinet deliberations over a $700-million shipbuilding deal in late 2015. Matthew Matchett's ...
Jun 08, 2022
Roy still 'emotional' over Remparts' ouster, will take time to decide future
QUEBEC - Still emotional over the Remparts' ouster from the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League post-season, head coach and general manager Patrick Roy says he is undecided about his future with the tea...
Jun 08, 2022
Masoli gets to re-live Grey Cup disappointment in Redblacks' opener versus Bombers
Before starting anew, Jeremiah Masoli will have to re-live his Grey Cup disappointment. Masoli will make his 52nd career CFL start Friday night with a new team, the Ottawa Redblacks. The veteran quart...
Jun 08, 2022
Masking will no longer be mandatory on public transit in Quebec starting June 18
MONTREAL - Quebec is lifting its mask mandate for public transit on June 18. Health Minister Christian Dub said today in a news release the decision was based on a recommendation by public health offi...
Jun 08, 2022
Taliban arrest Afghan fashion model, say he 'insulted' Islam
ISLAMABAD (AP) - The Taliban have arrested a well-known Afghan fashion model and three of his colleagues, accusing them of disrespecting Islam and the Quran, the Muslim holy book, according to videos ...
Jun 08, 2022
Audit of several Quebec dioceses' records identifies 87 abusers in the church: report
MONTREAL - An independent audit of more than 80 years of files involving nine Quebec Catholic dioceses found at least 87 abusers among church personnel. Retired Superior Court justice Andr Denis revie...
Jun 08, 2022

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