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B.C. pair accused of neglect in death of North Okanagan youngster in 2020
VERNON, B.C. - Two North Okanagan residents have been ordered to appear in a Vernon, B.C., courtroom in January as they face charges of neglect that led to the death of a child nearly four years ago. ...
Nov 01, 2023
'Makes me sad': New Quebec poll sees Premier Legault losing ground to Parti Québécois
Quebec Premier Franois Legault says he takes full responsibility for his party's sagging poll numbers. He told reporters that a new Leger poll published today, conducted for the Journal de Montral and...
Nov 01, 2023
RCMP seek help finding 23-year-old wanted man
PRINCE GEORGE - Update: RCMP says Winning is no longer wanted by police.Earlier: Local Mounties are seeking your help in locating a wanted man. RCMP say 23-year-old Marcus Anthony Lorenzo Winning is w...
Nov 01, 2023
Quebec tuition hike: Concordia says could lose up to 90% of out-of-province students
Montreal's Concordia University is warning of "devastating financial implications" if Quebec moves forward with a plan to double tuition for out-of-province students next fall. University president Gr...
Nov 01, 2023
Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the Washington Capitals because of his hip
WASHINGTON (AP) - Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom is taking a leave of absence from the team because of what he called an "ongoing injury situation" after a slow start to the season on hi...
Nov 01, 2023
Reasons for releasing Chinatown stabbing suspect should be public: B.C. Review Board
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia man accused of a triple stabbing in Vancouver's Chinatown in September has lost his bid to seal a document that identified him as a "significant threat" before he was re...
Nov 01, 2023
Medication could have been confused with Halloween treats in Colwood, B.C.: Police
COLWOOD, B.C. - Police in a community west of Victoria are urging parents to check their children's Halloween candy carefully for medication that might have been mistakenly handed out to trick-or-trea...
Nov 01, 2023
Montreal police arrest 17 people for alleged real estate fraud worth over $5 million
Montreal police say they've arrested 17 people in connection with an alleged real estate fraud scheme worth more than $5 million. Police say members of the alleged fraud ring used fake IDs to borrow a...
Nov 01, 2023
Make the next federal vote a 'carbon tax election,' Poilievre challenges Trudeau
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is challenging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to a "carbon tax election," and is calling on the Liberals to exempt all home heating from carbon pricing unt...
Nov 01, 2023
Lions will have to be better against the run in playoff versus Stampeders
The B.C. Lions have had time to think about this one. B.C. (12-6) hosts Calgary (6-12) in the West Division semifinal Saturday, with the winner advancing to the conference final against the Winnipeg B...
Nov 01, 2023