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Eby invokes Taylor Swift as B.C. launches services to crack down on intimate images
OTTAWA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says the recent sharing of fake intimate images of pop star Taylor Swift proves no one is immune from such "attacks," as the province launches new services ...
Jan 29, 2024
Lawyers urge B.C. Supreme Court to approve iPhone class-action settlement
VANCOUVER - A lawyer for a group of Apple iPhone users whose devices allegedly slowed down after software updates says consumers would receive between $17.50 and $150 under a settlement agreement nego...
Jan 29, 2024
PWHL stars Poulin, Shelton headline Canada's Rivalry Series roster
CALGARY - Team captain Marie-Philip Poulin and defender Ella Shelton are among the players looking to build on strong seasons in the Professional Women's Hockey League when the Rivalry Series between ...
Jan 29, 2024
In Newfoundland and Labrador, Liberal politicians back away from Trudeau
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - As a provincial byelection approaches in a long-held Progressive Conservative riding in Newfoundland, there's something conspicuously hard to find on the Liberal candidate's campaig...
Jan 29, 2024
In Newfoundland and Labrador, Liberal politicians back away from Trudeau
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - As a provincial byelection approaches in a long-held Progressive Conservative riding in Newfoundland, there's something conspicuously hard to find on the Liberal candidate's campaig...
Jan 29, 2024
CPL champion Forge FC re-signs key veteran Alexander Achinioti-Jönsson
HAMILTON - Forge FC has re-signed key veteran Alexander Achinioti-Jnsson. The 27-year-old Swede has been ever-present for the Hamilton-based side, making a club-leading 147 appearances over five seaso...
Jan 29, 2024
Andre Bolduc, Ryan Williams join Calgary Stampeders coaching staff
CALGARY - Dave Dickenson will have two newcomers to his Calgary Stampeders coaching staff this season. Dickenson, Calgary's head coach and general manager, unveiled his 2024 staff Monday and it includ...
Jan 29, 2024
Muslim council cancels meeting with Trudeau over Liberal stance on hate crimes, Gaza
OTTAWA - The National Council of Canadian Muslims has cancelled a scheduled meeting today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, saying there's no point in speaking with him. Chief executive Stephen Brow...
Jan 29, 2024
B.C. again leads Canada with highest number of deceased organ donors, province says
VANCOUVER - British Columbia saw a record-breaking 563 organ transplants last year from a record160 deceased organ donors and 77 living donors. Edward Ferre, provincial operations director for BC Tran...
Jan 29, 2024
B.C. blocks new colleges seeking to enrol international students, adds language rules
SURREY, B.C. - British Columbia's post-secondary education minister says no new institutions will be allowed to enrol international students for two years as the province seeks to eliminate "exploitiv...
Jan 29, 2024