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Eby: B.C. will remove consumer carbon tax as promised once federal barrier is down
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government will move as quickly as it can to remove the consumer-based carbon tax once the federal law upholding it is removed. Eby's response co...
Mar 10, 2025
Eby: B.C. will remove consumer carbon tax as promised once federal barrier is down
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says his government will move as quickly as it can to remove the consumer-based carbon tax once the federal law upholding it is removed. Eby's response co...
Mar 10, 2025
B.C. Mountie tells hearing that 'dark humour' in group chats was to relieve stress
A B.C. RCMP officer says he showed a "lack of judgment" and regrets comments he made in police group chats, but using "dark humour" was a way to vent frustrations about the stressful job of policing. ...
Mar 10, 2025
Blue Jays topple Astros 8-3 in spring training action
DUNEDIN - Bo Bichette and Addison Barger both homered as the Toronto Blue Jays scored eight unanswered runs to defeat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Monday in spring training action. Jake Meyers opened the...
Mar 10, 2025
Report: Canadian receiver Josh Palmer agrees to three-year deal with Buffalo Bills
It appears Canadian receiver Josh Palmer will be playing football a lot closer to home. Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported Monday that Palmer, of Brampton, Ont., and the Buffalo Bills have agreed to...
Mar 10, 2025
Second-year defensive back Jackson looking forward to competitive Elks camp
Kordell Jackson isn't standing pat. The 25-year-old American defensive back started 16 games as a rookie last season with the Edmonton Elks. But with the franchise's deep dive into free agency -- and ...
Mar 10, 2025
Prosecutor's office says case of a California judge charged in wife's death has ended in a mistrial
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - The case of a Southern California judge charged with murder for fatally shooting his wife has ended in a mistrial, the prosecutor's office said. Jurors in a Santa Ana courtroo...
Mar 10, 2025
Doctors declare Pope Francis no longer in imminent danger due to pneumonia, but remains hospitalized
ROME (AP) - Doctors said Monday that Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger of death as a result of pneumonia but have decided to keep him hospitalized for several more days to receive treatment...
Mar 10, 2025
Conservative candidate drops out of race for Ontario seat as election looms
OTTAWA - The Conservative candidate for a northern Ontario riding has dropped out just weeks ahead of an expected election, citing issues with the local electoral district board. Cassidy Villeneuve, w...
Mar 10, 2025
B.C. expands alcohol ban in its liquor stores to all U.S. booze
VICTORIA - British Columbia Premier David Eby says Americans can "keep their watery beer" as he announces an expansion of the U.S. alcohol ban from provincial liquor stores. The province had removed a...
Mar 10, 2025