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Two bodies were missed at B.C. death scene. Was treatment of coroners to blame?

Two bodies were missed at B.C. death scene. Was treatment of coroners to blame?

VANCOUVER — When police attended a single-room occupancy building in East Vancouver three years ago, they found the body of “Jimmy” Van Chung Pham, a man with a criminal history who would later be described as a predator by the Union of British Colum
The Latest: Trump blocks $4.9 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress

The Latest: Trump blocks $4.9 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress

In a letter sent Thursday to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, President Donald Trump said he would not be spending $4.
Trump administration plans to remove nearly 700 unaccompanied migrant children, senator says

Trump administration plans to remove nearly 700 unaccompanied migrant children, senator says

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is planning to remove nearly 700 Guatemalan children who had come to the U.S. without their parents, according to a letter sent Friday by Sen.
After Minneapolis shooting, there are new calls for gun restrictions, and familiar divisions

After Minneapolis shooting, there are new calls for gun restrictions, and familiar divisions

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A shooting at a Catholic church full of schoolchildren in Minnesota has prompted calls for gun safety legislation.
'Vicious compliance': Alberta premier questions Edmonton schools' banned books

'Vicious compliance': Alberta premier questions Edmonton schools' banned books

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says Edmonton's public school board has gone over the top in complying with new rules banning books with sexual content, adding her government "will hold their hand" in following the intent of the policy if n
Contract talks fail between Alberta government and teachers, possible strike looms

Contract talks fail between Alberta government and teachers, possible strike looms

EDMONTON — The head of the Alberta Teachers' Association declined Friday to commit to launching a provincewide strike despite last-minute contract talks with the province hitting the ditch.
B.C. starts receiving initial $936M payment from big tobacco settlement

B.C. starts receiving initial $936M payment from big tobacco settlement

British Columbia's attorney general says the province has begun to receive the initial payment from its multi-billion-dollar share of the settlement in a pan-Canadian lawsuit against big tobacco companies over health damages.
Sen. Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next month that she won't run for reelection in 2026

Sen. Ernst of Iowa is expected to announce next month that she won't run for reelection in 2026

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — U.S. Sen.
Former Trans Mountain CEO to head up Carney's major projects office in Calgary

Former Trans Mountain CEO to head up Carney's major projects office in Calgary

OTTAWA — Ottawa's one-stop shop for businesses to pitch plans for large industrial construction projects will be headquartered in Calgary and managed by former Trans Mountain CEO Dawn Farrell, the Prime Minister's Office said Friday.
Judges, defense lawyers and grand jurors poke holes in cases from Trump's DC federal intervention

Judges, defense lawyers and grand jurors poke holes in cases from Trump's DC federal intervention

WASHINGTON (AP) — A grand jury refused to indict a man who was captured on video hurling a sandwich at a federal agent. Prosecutors dropped another case after complaints that police illegally searched a man’s satchel and found a gun.