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Chinatowns in Western Canada evolve and renew, both within and outside tradition

Chinatowns in Western Canada evolve and renew, both within and outside tradition

Every Thursday to Sunday evening, the wait staff at the Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions restaurant carefully set knives and forks on chopstick rests at each table.
Quebec cracks down on Airbnb after deadly fire as some continue to evade rules

Quebec cracks down on Airbnb after deadly fire as some continue to evade rules

MONTREAL — The Quebec government's crackdown on Airbnb has upended Montreal's short-term rental market, leading some to welcome the changes and others scurrying to evade the new rules.
Police say six bodies found near Akwesasne, Que., near U.S. border: Mohawk police

Police say six bodies found near Akwesasne, Que., near U.S. border: Mohawk police

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service says they are investigating after the bodies of six people were found late Thursday afternoon in the St. Lawrence River by a marsh area near Akwesasne, Que.
U.K. to join Pacific trade bloc after Canadian help, clearing path for bilateral deal

U.K. to join Pacific trade bloc after Canadian help, clearing path for bilateral deal

OTTAWA — Britain is set to join a massive trade bloc that will likely speed up negotiations on a bilateral deal between Ottawa and London. The countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership have giventhe U.K.
Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

Legal changes would require explanation for questionable wealth in B.C.

VICTORIA — People or companies in British Columbia will need to explain how they obtained their cash, fancy homes, cars and luxury goods if there's a suspicion they came from criminal activity.
Trump, indicted in Stormy Daniels case, claims innocence, 'political persecution'

Trump, indicted in Stormy Daniels case, claims innocence, 'political persecution'

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump, the only U.S. president ever to be impeached twice, made even more ignoble history Thursday as he became the first former commander-in-chief ever to be indicted by a grand jury on criminal charges.
Rush for diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic puts cross-border sales in spotlight

Rush for diabetes and weight-loss drug Ozempic puts cross-border sales in spotlight

VANCOUVER — The B.C.
'Significant step towards reconciliation:' N.W.T. introduces bill to implement UNDRIP

'Significant step towards reconciliation:' N.W.T. introduces bill to implement UNDRIP

YELLOWKNIFE — The Northwest Territories government has introduced a bill to guide implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, which it says will advance reconciliation in the territory.
Freeland says budget lacked housing measures because 2022 funds still being spent

Freeland says budget lacked housing measures because 2022 funds still being spent

SURREY, B.C. — Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has dismissed criticism that this week's federal budget lacks measures to address Canada’s housing crisis, saying last year’s budget featured a $10-billion plan that is still being spent.
Judicial council takes next step in review of complaint against Supreme Court's Brown

Judicial council takes next step in review of complaint against Supreme Court's Brown

OTTAWA — The Canadian Judicial Council is taking the next step in its review of a complaint against Supreme Court of Canada Justice Russell Brown concerning alleged events at an Arizona resort.