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Incoming B.C. premier Eby vows to make Vancouver's Downtown Eastside healthy, safe

Incoming B.C. premier Eby vows to make Vancouver's Downtown Eastside healthy, safe

VICTORIA — British Columbia's incoming premier says he will lead a government push to transform Vancouver's Downtown Eastside from a neighbourhood of desperation into one that's healthy and safe. David Eby, who will be sworn in on Friday as B.C.
As Poland puts itself at risk next to war, more support could help: Polish ambassador

As Poland puts itself at risk next to war, more support could help: Polish ambassador

OTTAWA — As the investigation continues into how two Poles died in an explosion near their country's border with Ukraine on Tuesday, Poland's ambassador to Canada is urging the international community to consider deepening its support for the countri
Trade ties, global economics on table as Trudeau arrives in Thailand for APEC

Trade ties, global economics on table as Trudeau arrives in Thailand for APEC

BANGKOK — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is now in Thailand for his third international summit in less than a week as Canada tries to expand its trade relationships in Asia.
CRTC chair says online streaming bill won't police user-generated content, algorithms

CRTC chair says online streaming bill won't police user-generated content, algorithms

OTTAWA — The chair of Canada's broadcasting regulator says a controversial online streaming bill will not result in the policing of user-generated content or the mandating of specific algorithms on platforms.
Man accused of first-degree murder of B.C. Mountie appears in court

Man accused of first-degree murder of B.C. Mountie appears in court

VANCOUVER — The man accused of fatally stabbing a Mountie in Burnaby, B.C., has made a brief appearance in provincial court in Vancouver.
Federal ministers reject request by Nunavut iron mine to double production

Federal ministers reject request by Nunavut iron mine to double production

POND INLET — Federal cabinet ministers have denied a request to expand an iron ore mine on the northern tip of Baffin Island.
Top doctors in B.C. and Quebec say no to mandatory masks

Top doctors in B.C. and Quebec say no to mandatory masks

VICTORIA — British Columbia's top doctor says masks should be worn in crowded public places, the same as the recommendation by her counterpart in Quebec, which, like elsewhere in Canada, is facing the threat of a "spicy cocktail"of respiratory viruse
B.C. Liberal Party members approve name change to 'big tent' BC United: Falcon

B.C. Liberal Party members approve name change to 'big tent' BC United: Falcon

VICTORIA — British Columbia Liberal Party members have voted to change the party's name to BC United. Leader Kevin Falcon said 80 per cent of the voters who cast a ballot were in favour of the name change, and he was thrilled with the result.
Ex-CBSA head says officers couldn't stop 'Freedom Convoy' protesters entering Canada

Ex-CBSA head says officers couldn't stop 'Freedom Convoy' protesters entering Canada

OTTAWA — The former head of the Canada Border Services Agency was surprised to learn last winter that officers did not have the authority to stop would-be protesters from entering the country as demonstrations against COVID-19 restrictions were gaini
Winter 'Freedom Convoy' blockades cost billions to Canada's economy, inquiry hears

Winter 'Freedom Convoy' blockades cost billions to Canada's economy, inquiry hears

OTTAWA — Transport Canada estimates as much as $3.9 billion in trade activity was halted because of border blockades across the country related to protests against COVID-19 restrictions last winter, a public inquiry heard Wednesday.