Category Archives: Canada
Federal legislative changes in the works on Canada's opioid crisis
OTTAWA - Health Minister Jane Philpott is vowing to leave no stone unturned as the federal government eyes a number of legislative changes to address an opioid crisis that has resulted in hundreds of ...
Kayla Derkach Nov 19, 2016

Trump, future of Pacific trade pact on agenda for Trudeau, Obama at APEC summit
LIMA, Peru - A wave of uncertainty about the future of global trade swept over a summit of leaders from Asian and Pacific countries, as they met behind closed doors to strategize on a path forward wit...
Kayla Derkach Nov 19, 2016
No winning ticket for Friday night's $15 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO - No winning ticket was sold for the $15 million jackpot in Friday night’s Lotto Max draw. That means the jackpot for the next draw on Nov. 25 will grow to approximately $21 million. The...
Kayla Derkach Nov 19, 2016
RCMP charge teen in fake terrorist threat in Yellowknife but give no details
YELLOWKNIFE - RCMP have arrested and charged a teen in Yellowknife in a fake terrorist threat. Mounties say the criminal charge resulted from an investigation by Alberta RCMP K Division that began on ...
Kayla Derkach Nov 18, 2016
Yukon jewelry designer's sales skyrocket after nod from Duchess of Cambridge
WHITEHORSE - A Canadian jewelry designer discovered the impact a royal endorsement could have for her business after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s visit to Yukon. While Prince William and ...
Kayla Derkach Nov 18, 2016
No personal info stolen in recruiting website attack: National Defence
OTTAWA - National Defence says it does not appear any personal data was stolen when the military’s recruiting website was attacked this week, though it wouldn’t say when the site will be f...
Kayla Derkach Nov 18, 2016
Vancouver airport, port dispute MP's suggestion of catastrophic flood risk
OTTAWA - A Liberal MP has been taken to task by the Vancouver airport and port authorities for suggesting their facilities are at risk of catastrophic flooding. Adam Vaughan made the suggestion in an ...
Kayla Derkach Nov 18, 2016
Crown appeals stay of four-year-old first-degree murder charge; wants trial
TORONTO - The prosecution has decided to appeal a stay of proceedings against an Ottawa man charged with first-degree murder. Superior Court Justice Julianne Parfett ordered the stay against Adam Pica...
Kayla Derkach Nov 18, 2016
The Friday news briefing: An at-a-glance survey of some top stories
Highlights from the news file for Friday, Nov. 18 --- CALLS FOR FEDS TO DECLARE EMERGENCY DUE TO OPIOIDS: Those on the front-line in Canada’s opioid crisis are calling on the federal government ...
Kayla Derkach Nov 18, 2016
Corrective to Nov. 17 story on the number of Saskatchewan opioid overdoses
VANCOUVER - A Canadian Press story on Thursday based on information provided by the Saskatchewan government said that the province had 18 opioid overdoses in the first nine months of this year and 86 ...
Kayla Derkach Nov 18, 2016

Our Community
SOUND OFF
SOUND OFF: April Labour Force Survey shows B.C.'s resilience
May 20, 2026

Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening: A Rose by Any Colour
Question of the Week
Do you think the federal government should revive the Canadian Forces Snowbirds by acquiring new fleet of aircraft?
May 19, 2026
1000 Ways to Heal
1000 WAYS TO HEAL: Are you here right now?
May 19, 2026

Art of Gardening
Art of Gardening: Caladiums
SOUND OFF
SOUND OFF: Welcome back to GAP!
May 18, 2026
Week in Review
Week in Review: Week of May 11, 2026
May 16, 2026