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CFIA justifies use of firearms in ostrich cull

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is defending its use of firearms in the cull of more than 300 ostriches near Edgewood. 

Animal Justice Canada slams CFIA over ostrich culling method

Animal Justice Canada is describing the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) culling of more than 300 ostriches in Edgewood as “shocking” and “inappropriate.”

Man dies at Universal Ostrich Farm protest camp

A man has died at the Universal Ostrich Farm near Edgewood.

National housing group says more construction needed to restore housing affordability to 2019 level

A new report said governments need to double the current pace of home construction across the country if they want to get to 2019 housing affordability levels.

Pipeline tensions linger despite positive first ministers’ summit

Alberta’s push for a pipeline through northern B.C. is threatening to cause friction, even as leaders presented a united front after the First Ministers’ meeting.

Canadians showing early interest in 2025 Federal Election

As Canada’s Federal Election campaign hits the halfway mark, pre-polling numbers are signalling that Canadians are more engaged in...

Carney to meet premiers on Canadian response as Trump imposes sweeping tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet Canada's premiers Thursday to discuss possible retaliatory measures against the United States after President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs affecting nearly every country in the world.

Three killed, one injured in avalanche east of Kootenay Lake

Updated- March 31 The owner of Kaslo Hotel and Stellar Heliskiing, Jason Remple, was among three men who died in...

Mark Carney sworn in as Canada’s new Prime Minister

The newly crowned Liberal leader Mark Carney was sworn in this morning, Friday, March 14, at Rideau Hall.   On...

Blood moon rising in lunar eclipse tonight

If the clouds clear tonight we could get a chance to see a total eclipse of the moon, hitting...

Bank of Canada drops key interest rate to 2.75 per cent

A looming trade war has prompted the Bank of Canada (BOC) to cut its key interest rate for the...

Tariff turmoil grows

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's power play to move ahead with a 25 per cent surcharge on energy heading south...

Debt Literacy Month looking to remove barriers in seeking help with debt

Nearly two in five British Columbians say they need help to get out of debt. That’s according to a report...

Trudeau slams Trump’s blanket tariffs as ‘a very dumb thing’

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took aim at U.S. President Donald Trump today (Tuesday), condemning his blanket tariffs as “a...

Trump confirms 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods to take effect at midnight

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that his threatened 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian goods entering the...

Canada Post, CUPW talks break down over the weekend

Canada Post says talks between them and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) were held this weekend, but...

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B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Nelson wastewater pipe replacement pushed later into 2027

Nelson's wastewater force main replacement project is facing a longer timeline as the city works through challenging rock conditions along the planned route near Grohman Narrows.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 

Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.
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