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Coroner says 275 died of toxic drugs in B.C. in February and March in downward trend
VICTORIA - The BC Coroners Service says overdose deaths have been trending downward in the province, with 275 people dying in February and March due to the toxic drug supply. The service says in a sta...
May 14, 2025
Canada welcomes UN body's decision holding Russia responsible for MH17 tragedy
OTTAWA - The Canadian government is welcoming a recent decision by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization to hold Russia responsible for the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight M...
May 14, 2025
Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Six months after Missouri voters approved an abortion-rights amendment, Republican state lawmakers on Wednesday approved a new referendum that would seek the amendment's rep...
May 14, 2025
Canadian star forward Jonathan David on the move from France's Lille, but to where?
LILLE - Canadian striker Jonathan David made it official Wednesday, confirming he is leaving France's Lille when his contract expires at the end of the season. The news did not come as a surprise. His...
May 14, 2025
Eby to visit Japan, South Korea and Malaysia on trade trip to reduce U.S. reliance
VICTORIA - B.C. Premier David Eby says a trade mission to Asia next month will help the province become the "engine of a new Canada," but one economist says B.C. also needs to become more competitive ...
May 14, 2025
Eby defends investigation into leaked documents that alleged opioid diversion
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby says B.C.'s director of police services acts independently and government can't interfere with the request for an investigation into a leaked document that alleged some ph...
May 14, 2025
Eby defends investigation into leaked documents that alleged opioid diversion
VICTORIA - Premier David Eby says B.C.'s director of police services acts independently and government can't interfere with the request for an investigation into a leaked document that alleged some ph...
May 14, 2025
Owner urges supporters to 'surround' B.C. ostrich farm as cull of 400 birds looms
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The family operating the British Columbia ostrich farm where 400 birds have been ordered culled say about 40 supporters have arrived on scene in anticipation of a ...
May 14, 2025
Elections Canada says Terrebonne vote is final, despite 'error' with special ballot
OTTAWA - Elections Canada says the result of a recount in the federal riding of Terrebonne is final, despite a misprint that led to one special ballot being returned to sender. Elections Canada says t...
May 14, 2025
Owner urges supporters to 'surround' B.C. ostrich farm as cull of 400 birds looms
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - The family operating the British Columbia ostrich farm where 400 birds have been ordered culled say about 40 supporters have arrived on scene in anticipation of a ...
May 14, 2025
