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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 58% in two weeks, as infections, deaths also spike

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations up 58% in two weeks, as infections, deaths also spike

VANCOUVER — COVID-19 cases are on the rise in British Columbia, with the BC Centre for Disease Control reporting hospitalizations have increased 58 per cent in the past two weeks.
Four national long-track titles determined in first day of Canadian championships

Four national long-track titles determined in first day of Canadian championships

CALGARY — Carolina Hiller, Laurent Dubreuil, Valérie Maltais and Ted-Jan Bloemen all earned national titles on Thursday, the opening day of the Canadian long-track speedskating championships. Hiller, from Prince George, B.C.
B.C. sets out law to restrict use of illicit drugs in many public places

B.C. sets out law to restrict use of illicit drugs in many public places

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government says it will tighten rules around the use of illicit drugs in public places following criticism that consuming fentanyl in community parks could face fewer restrictions than smoking a cigarette.

Triceratops skull found in Alberta foothills goes on display at Royal Tyrrell Museum

DRUMHELLER, Alta. — The Royal Tyrrell Museum says the best preserved and most complete triceratops skull found in Canada is now on display in Alberta.
City, province announce finalized deal for new $800M arena for Calgary Flames

City, province announce finalized deal for new $800M arena for Calgary Flames

The deal is sealed: the NHL’s Calgary Flames are getting a new $800-million arena. A preliminary deal announced in April for a new $1.
Experts puzzled by Hockey Canada's 'minimum attire' rule in dressing rooms

Experts puzzled by Hockey Canada's 'minimum attire' rule in dressing rooms

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Trudeau announces housing agreement with Vaughan under national housing accelerator

Trudeau announces housing agreement with Vaughan under national housing accelerator

VAUGHAN, Ont. — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the federal government has reached an agreement with Vaughan, Ont., to fast-track the building of more than 1,700 new housing units. Trudeau told reporters in Vaughan, Ont.
Victoria 'embraces adventure' for top spot on Condé Nast list of world's best cities

Victoria 'embraces adventure' for top spot on Condé Nast list of world's best cities

VICTORIA — An award-winning travel magazine said British Columbia's capital city tops its 2023 list of the world's best cities.
Quebec man who killed three people at random 'not psychotic,' says psychiatrist

Quebec man who killed three people at random 'not psychotic,' says psychiatrist

MONTREAL — The psychiatrist whose patient killed three people at random over a 24-hour span in the Montreal area in August 2022 told a coroner's inquest Thursday that what triggered the killing spree will likely never be known. Dr.
Group that brought Charter challenge on sex work laws to appeal Ontario court ruling

Group that brought Charter challenge on sex work laws to appeal Ontario court ruling

OTTAWA — A group that challenged the constitutionality of laws criminalizing some aspects of prostitution is vowing to bring its fight to the Ontario Court of Appeal — even as some groups that support criminalization call on Ottawa to better protect