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CP NewsAlert: End funding of private rooming hotels, says B.C. fire inquest jury
BURNABY, B.C. - The jury in a coroner's inquest into the Winters Hotel fire that killed two people in Vancouver two years ago has recommended ending public funding for single-room-occupancy hotels in ...
Feb 05, 2024

CP NewsAlert: End funding of private rooming hotels, says B.C. fire inquest jury
BURNABY, B.C. - The jury in a coroner's inquest into the Winters Hotel fire that killed two people in Vancouver two years ago has recommended ending public funding for single-room-occupancy hotels in ...
Feb 05, 2024

B.C. Crown counsel group raises safety concerns, Eby says no move for courthouse
VANCOUVER - Premier David Eby says the government is not currently considering the relocation of a provincial courthouse in downtown Vancouver, where the president of the British Columbia Crown Counse...
Feb 05, 2024

Crypto mining company loses bid to force BC Hydro to provide power
VANCOUVER - A cryptocurrency mining company has lost a bid to force BC Hydro to provide the vast amounts of power needed for its operations, upholding the provincial government's right to pause power ...
Feb 05, 2024

Natalie Spooner, Alex Carpenter, Abby Roque named PWHL's three stars of the week
Toronto winger Natalie Spooner, New York centre Alex Carpenter and forward Abby Roque were named the Professional Women's Hockey League's three stars of the week Monday. Spooner earned first-star reco...
Feb 05, 2024

Countdown to the Prince George Iceman: Ice Oval crews work overtime amidst cooler temps and light snowfall
PRINCE GEORGE - It's been a few weeks since the last snowfall in our area, but we expect light dusting and cooler temperatures this week. Therefore, the Iceman volunteers are working extra hard to pre...
Feb 05, 2024

Designated player Victor Wanyama says he's 'happy again' at CF Montreal
Victor Wanyama is feeling rejuvenated at CF Montreal. The club's designated player - whose resume includes 154 English Premier League appearances - is training with a smile on his face again after fal...
Feb 05, 2024

Silent streak: Edmonton Oilers eye NHL record in hushed pursuit of history
EDMONTON - The first rule of being on a winning streak is you don't talk about being on a winning streak. At least, that's the mantra inside the Edmonton Oilers dressing room. The Oilers can tie the N...
Feb 05, 2024

World Cup schedule reveal a timely reminder that the world is coming to Canada
TORONTO - Canada has known it is co-hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup since June 2018 when the FIFA Congress chose the so-called united bid of Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. over Morocco. But Sunday's par...
Feb 05, 2024

B.C. minister Robinson steps down over 'crappy piece of land' remarks
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's Post-Secondary Education Minister Selina Robinson is stepping down amid an outcry over her remarks that modern Israel was founded on ``a crappy piece of land.'' Premier ...
Feb 05, 2024