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'Captured and killed': LGBTQ Ukrainians worried about Russia winning war
KYIV, Ukraine - Some LGBTQ Ukrainians say winning the war against Russia is a matter of life and death for many in their community. The Russian parliament passed a law last year banning "propaganda of...
Jun 15, 2023

Bell cuts put Bill C-18 back in the spotlight as Meta tests blocking news
A bill meant to force big tech companies to compensate Canadian media for news content appearing on their platforms is back in the spotlight amid BCE Inc.'s decision to slash 1,300 positions, includin...
Jun 15, 2023

Global salmon farm company with B.C. ties backs land-based aquaculture in Japan
VICTORIA - The backing of a land-based salmon farm in Japan by a global company with ties to ocean fish farms in British Columbia has Indigenous and conservation groups calling on the federal governme...
Jun 15, 2023

Global salmon farm company with B.C. ties backs land-based aquaculture in Japan
VICTORIA - The backing of a land-based salmon farm in Japan by a global company with ties to ocean fish farms in British Columbia has Indigenous and conservation groups calling on the federal governme...
Jun 15, 2023

José Berríos takes no-hitter into 7th, Blue Jays beat Orioles 3-1
BALTIMORE (AP) - Jos Berros took a no-hitter into the seventh inning, George Springer homered and the Toronto Blue Jays beat Baltimore 3-1 Wednesday night to end the Orioles' five-game winning streak....
Jun 14, 2023

Four found dead in Prince Rupert, B.C. home; police say deaths considered homicide
PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. - Four people have been found dead in a home in British Columbia's northwest in what police is calling a homicide. Prince Rupert RCMP say officers responded to a call on Tuesday ev...
Jun 14, 2023

Australia seeking to stop Russia from building new embassy near Parliament for security reasons
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) - Australia's House of Representatives passed legislation Thursday to prevent Russia from building a new embassy near Parliament House on security grounds. Prime Minister Anth...
Jun 14, 2023

Herdman notes competitive advantage Panama has ahead of CONCACAF Nations League clash
On the eve of the CONCACAF Nations League semifinal against Panama, Canada coach John Herdman sounded another warning that help is needed off the field for his team to continue to flourish on it. Herd...
Jun 14, 2023

Nunavut judge rules mandatory minimum for sexual crime violates Charter
IQALUIT, Nunavut - A Nunavut judge has ruled that the mandatory minimum sentence for inviting a person under the age of 16 years to sexual touching violates Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. A ...
Jun 14, 2023

Retired Prince George resident takes the reins with new found passion
PRINCE GEORGE - Mary Jago started Horse Back riding at the age of 55. She's now 79 years old turning 80 in the coming days and her passion for Equestrian and horses trots on."It's kept me physically f...
Jun 14, 2023